Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE
Chapter 15 - PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEDENTISTRY SERVICES
Section 313-15-IX - PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 313-15-IX
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. All teledentistry encounters when providing oral health care services must comply with the privacy and security measures of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other applicable law to ensure that all patient communications and records are secure and remain confidential.
(1) Written protocols must be established
that address the following:
i.
Privacy;
ii. Dental personnel who
will process messages;
iii. Hours
of operation;
iv. Types of
transactions that will be permitted electronically;
v. Required patient information to be
included in any communication, including patient name, identification number
and type of transaction;
vi.
Archiving and retrieval; and
vii.
Quality oversight mechanisms.
(2) The written protocols must be evaluated
annually for accuracy and be maintained in an accessible and readily available
manner for review. The written protocols must include sufficient privacy and
security measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of
patient-identifiable information, including password protection, encryption or
other reliable authentication techniques.
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