New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.)
Part 28 - DENTAL HYGIENISTS, LOCAL ANESTHESIA CERTIFICATION
Section 16.5.28.13 - LIMITATIONS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA ADMINISTRATION
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.5.28.13
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Administration of local anesthetic under general supervision may occur when:
A. certification has been received as defined in Section 16.5.28.11 NMAC and meets the following requirements:
(1) the supervising or
consulting dentist has written or verbally ordered local anesthetic for the
specific patient; and
(2) verbal
orders shall be converted to written record or electronic record in the
patient's dental record; and
B. emergency medical services are available by:
(1) local 911 service with a response time
of less than 10 minutes; or
(2) by
arrangement with a local physician(s), oral surgeon, or other medical or dental
professional holding an advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
certification; this arrangement to provide emergency services shall be in
writing and on file in the board office with the dental hygienists license;
and
C. indirect supervision is required for continuing education and clinical examinations.
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