Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-5-10 - NURSING FACILITIES
Section 420-5-10-.15 - Dental Services
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-5-10-.15
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) The facility must assist residents in obtaining routine and 24-hour emergency dental care.
(a) Skilled nursing facilities.
A facility:
1. Must provide or obtain from an
outside resources, in accordance with Section 483.75(h) of Title 42 Code of
Federal Regulations revised 10/1/93, routine and emergency dental services to
meet the needs of each resident;
2.
May charge a Medicare resident an additional amount for routine and emergency
dental services;
3. Must, if
necessary, assist the resident:
(i) In making
appointments; and
(ii) By arranging
for transportation to and from the dentist's office; and
(iii) Promptly refer residents with lost or
damaged dentures to a dentist.
(b) Nursing Facilities. The facility:
1. Must provide or obtain from an outside
resource the following dental services to meet the needs of each resident:
(i) Routine dental services (to the extent
covered under the State plan); and
(ii) Emergency dental services;
2. Must, if necessary, assist the
resident-
(i) In making appointments;
and
(ii) By arranging for
transportation to and from the dentist's office; and
(iii) Promptly refer residents with lost or
damaged dentures to a dentist.
Author: Patricia E. Ivie
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, et seq.
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