Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Sanitation. (3-28-23)
a. There
must be three (3) separate rooms; a reception room, and operatory room and a
laboratory. (3-28-23)
b. The
operatory room must have hot and cold running water, basin with approved
disposal system; disinfectant soap; single-use towels, a cuspidor with running
water and a closed waste receptacle. (3-28-23)
c. The laboratory room must have hot and cold
running water, and basin with approved disposal system. (3-28-23)
d. There must be a method of sterilization
and disinfection evident and in use to insure the protection of the public.
(3-28-23)
e. All floors, walls,
ceiling and benches must be kept in a sanitary condition at all times.
(3-28-23)
f. Every patient must
have a separate and clean bib and a disposable cup. (3-28-23)
g. The hands of every denturist must be
washed in the presence of every patient with germicidal or antiseptic soap and
water. Every denturist must wear disposable gloves. (3-28-23)
h. Adequate and conveniently located toilet
facilities with hot and cold running water, basin with approved disposal
system, soap and single use towels will be provided within the building.
(3-28-23)
i. All denturist offices
are open to inspection anytime during the business hours to inspection by the
Board or its agents. (3-28-23)
02.
Office Standards. (3-28-23)
a. Denturists must take care to use proper
sterilization and sanitation techniques in all phases of their work.
(3-28-23)
b. A complete record of
each patient must be kept. (3-28-23)
c. All teeth and materials used must meet ADA
standards. (3-28-23)
03.
Advertisements. (3-28-23)
a. No
denturist may disseminate or cause the dissemination of any advertisement or
advertising that is any way fraudulent, false, deceptive or misleading.
(3-28-23)
04.
General Conditions. (3-28-23)
a.
Conditions deemed by investigators to be a menace to the public health will be
brought to the attention of the Board for consideration and immediate action.
(3-28-23)
b. These Standards of
Conduct and Practice must be conspicuously posted in every licensed denturist's
place of business. (3-28-23)
05.
Patient Record. A denturist
must record, update and maintain documentation for each patient relevant to
health history, clinical examinations and treatment, and financial data.
Documentation must be written or computerized. Records must be maintained in
compliance with any applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations,
including the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA),
P.L.
104-191 (1996), and the health information
technology for economic and clinical health act (HITECH),
P.L.
111-115 (2009). Such records must be accessible to
other providers and to the patient in accordance with applicable laws, rules
and regulations. Records must include, but are not limited to, the following:
(3-28-23)
a. Patient data, including name,
address, date and description of examination; (3-28-23)
b. Evidence of informed consent;
(3-28-23)
c. Date and description
of treatment, services rendered, and any complications; (3-28-23)
d. Health history as applicable; and
(3-28-23)
e. Any other information
deemed appropriate to patient care. (3-28-23)
06.
Record Retention. Patient
documentation, written or archived electronically by computer, must be retained
for a minimum of seven (7) years and available upon request by the Board.
(3-28-23)
