North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Chapter 16 - DENTAL EXAMINERS
Subchapter S - CARING DENTAL PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM
Section .0200 - GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Section 16S .0201 - RECEIPT AND USE OF INFORMATION OF SUSPECTED IMPAIRMENT

Universal Citation: 21 NC Admin Code 16S .0201

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) Information concerning suspected impairment may be received by the North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals through any of the following sources:

(1) reports of physicians, psychologists or counselors;

(2) reports from family members, staff or other individuals;

(3) self-referral; or

(4) referral by the Board.

(b) When information of suspected impairment is received, the Program shall conduct an investigation and routine inquiries to determine the validity of the report.

(c) Dentists and dental hygienists suspected of impairment may be required to submit to personal interviews if the investigation and inquiries indicate the report of impairment may be valid.

Authority G.S. 90-48; 90-48.2; 90-48.3;
Eff. April 1, 1994;
Temporary Amendment Eff. August 20, 1999;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2001;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.

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