Board Meeting Agenda

October 23, 2026

The Respiratory Care Board will hold a public meeting on October 23, 2026. Members of the public may attend virtually via WebEx or in person, details below.

Virtual Attendance - WebEx

If joining using the link above:

• Webinar Number: 2495 596 6016
• Password: RCB1023

If joining by phone:

• Phone: +1-415-655-0001 (US Toll)
• Access Code: 2495 596 6016
• Passcode: 7221023

Instructions to connect to and participate in the meeting can be found at: https://rcb.ca.gov/board_meetings/forms/webex_guide.pdf

In-Person Attendance

Members of the public may attend at the following location:

• Department of Consumer Affairs
  1747 North Market Blvd., First Floor Hearing Room
  Sacramento, CA 95834

Continuing Education Credit

To receive continuing education (CE) credit, attendees must sign in with their arrival time and sign out with their departure time. CE credit is awarded in full-hour increments based on actual attendance. Partial-hour credit is not available. Verification of awarded hours will be emailed within 30 days.

For Virtual Attendance via WebEx: Please provide your first and last name as it appears on your license when logging in. Your arrival time and departure times will be verified via the WebEx “Attendance Report” following the meeting.

For In-Person Attendance: Please sign in and out at the meeting entrance or see an RCB staff member for assistance.

Agenda - Printable Version

Meeting Agenda

9:30 a.m. - Call to Order, Establishment of Quorum

1. President's Opening Remarks

Public Comment: Public comment will be accepted after each agenda item and toward the end of the agenda for public comment not related to any particular agenda item. The President may set a time limit, as needed.

2. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve March 27 and April 30, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• March 27, 2026, Draft Meeting Minutes
• April 30, 2026, Draft Meeting Minutes


3. Executive Officer’s Report
1. Sunset Update (Senate Bill 1304)
2. Staffing Update
3. Website Redesign
4. Possible Outreach at California Society for Respiratory Care Conferences


4. Financial Analysis/Review

Strategic Plan Administration Goal 1.2 Regularly monitor the budget and fund condition in connection with cost saving measures and new expenses to determine if a statutory fee adjustment is necessary.

5. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Licensing and Enforcement Activity


6. NBRC Credential Maintenance Among California Licensed RCPs


7. SOLID Presentation: Strategic Planning Overview


8. 2026 Legislation of Interest
• AB 1558 (Arambula) Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act
• AB 1775 (Ward) Veterans
• AB 2096 (Pacheco) Vocational nursing: respiratory care
• AB 2551 (Elhawary) Health care coverage
• SB 1226 (Ochoa Bogh) Respiratory Tasks
• SB 1304 (Wahab) Respiratory Care Practice Act


9. Professional Qualifications Committee Update & Discussion

(Raymond Hernandez, Chair, Michael H. Terry, Member)
Strategic Plan Goal 2.3: Evaluate current respiratory care educational requirements and revise, as necessary, to support practice standards and patient safety.

1. Bachelor’s Degree Initiative Update
2. Education Level vs. Enforcement Actions Report
3. Letter from the California Association of Health Facilities, the California Hospital Association, LeadingAge California, the American Nurses Association\California and the Association of California Healthcare Districts Regarding Board Action Related to Tasks Performed by Licensed Vocational Nurses


10. Discussion of, and Possible Action to, Initiate a Rulemaking to Adopt California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 16, Sections 1399.362, Patient Specific Training Guidelines, and 1399.363, Task Specific Training Guidelines


11. Discussion of, and Possible Action on, Comments Received During 45-Day Comment Period Regarding Proposed Adoption of CCR, Title 16, Section 1399.361, Home and Community-Based Respiratory Tasks and Services


12. Discussion of, and Possible Action on, Comments Received During the 45-Day Comment Period Regarding Proposed Amendment of CCR, Title 16, Section 1399.365, Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services, and Discussion of, and Possible Action to, Initiate a Rulemaking to Make Further Amendments to CCR, Title 16, Section 1399.365, Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services (Amended)


13. Discussion of 2027 Board Meeting Dates and Logistics and Possible Action to Adopt 2027 Meeting Dates


14. Recognition of Ricardo Guzman, MA, RRT, RCP, President


15. Election of Officers for 2027


16. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda

The Board may not discuss or take action on any matter raised during this public comment section that is not included on this agenda, except to decide whether to place the matter on agenda of a future meeting (Government Code section 11125, 11125.7(a)).

17. Future Agenda Items


18. CLOSED SESSION (Not Open to the Public)

Pursuant to subdivision (c)(3) of Government Code section 11126, the Board will meet in closed session to consider proposed disciplinary actions, stipulated settlements, and petitions or modifications/termination of probation.

19. Adjournment (Est 3:30 p.m.)

Notice

Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Time and order of agenda items are subject to change at the discretion of the President. Meetings of the Respiratory Care Board are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. In addition to the agenda item which addresses public comment, the audience will be given appropriate opportunities to comment on any issue before the Board. Public comments may be subject to a time limit, at the discretion of the Board President. Members of the public will not be permitted to “yield” their allotted time to other members of the public to make comments. The public may comment on items not on the agenda, but Board members cannot discuss or take action on items not on the agenda.

The agenda is available on the Board’s website at www.rcb.ca.gov. This meeting may be canceled or changed without any notice. For verification, please check the Board’s website or call (916) 999-2190. Due to potential technical difficulties, please consider submitting written comments by October 20, 2026, to rcbinfo@dca.ca.gov for consideration.

The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Stephanie Aguirre at (916) 999-2190 or sending a written request to: Stephanie Aguirre, Respiratory Care Board, 3750 Rosin Court, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least seven (7) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.