Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0460-01-.14 - MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS
(1) Mobile dental
clinics shall be operated/owned only by a dentist licensed in Tennessee, an
official agency of the state government or any subdivision thereof, any
nonprofit organization, or any hospital. Dental hygienists and dental
assistants shall not operate/own a mobile dental clinic.
(2) All mobile dental clinics in Tennessee
shall:
(a) Maintain all dental records as
provided in Rule 0460-02-.12.
(b)
Observe all patient rights as provided in Rule 0460-01-.16.
(c) Obtain written, informed consent when
treating a minor.
(d) Comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances
regulating radiographic equipment, flammability, construction, and
zoning.
(e) Obtain all applicable
county and city licenses or permits to operate the facility.
(f) Comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, regulations and ordinances regarding infection control and
sanitation procedures, including:
1. Providing
access to a ramp or lift if services are provided to disabled
persons.
2. Having access to a
properly functioning sterilization system.
3. Having access to an adequate supply of
potable water, including hot water.
4. Having access to toilet
facilities.
5. Having a covered
galvanized, stainless steel, or other non-corrosive metal container for deposit
of refuse and waste materials; and,
6. Compliance with Rule
0460-01-.11.
(3) The mobile dental clinic must have:
(a) A dental treatment chair;
(b) A dental treatment light;
(c) A radiographic unit with appropriate
processing equipment;
(d) A
portable delivery system or an integrated system;
(e) An evacuation unit suitable for dental
surgical use;
(f) Equipment to
treat medical emergencies; and,
(g)
Appropriate and sufficient dental instruments and infection control
supplies.
(4)
School-based prevention programs whose mobile dental clinics provide only
dental screenings, oral health education, oral evaluations, topical fluoride,
and sealant application are not required to have the equipment listed in
subparagraphs (3) (c), (3) (e) and (3) (f) of this rule.
(5) The driver of the mobile dental clinic
must possess a valid operator's license appropriate for the type vehicle being
driven and not have any violations related to the operation of a motor vehicle
in the last three (3) years, and not have any violations involving alcohol or
illegal substances related to the operation of a motor vehicle in the last ten
(10) years.
(6) All dental
hygienist and dental assistants assisting the dentist must be currently
licensed and registered with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.
(7) Dental hygienists may perform delegable
procedures for patients of record of their employer dentist who reside in
nursing homes pursuant to Rule 0460-03-.09(2).
(8) When treating a nursing home patient, the
dentist must comply with Rule 0460-01-.15.
(9) Violations of this rule subject the
licensee/registrant to disciplinary action, pursuant to T.C.A. §
63-5-124.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-5-105, 63-5-107, 63-5-108, 63-5-115, 63-5-121, and 63-5124.
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