NV Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence flashcards
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- NRS Chapter 631
- The Nevada statute that constitutes the Dental Practice Act, governing licensure, scope of practice, and discipline of dentists and dental hygienists in the state.
- NAC Chapter 631
- The administrative regulations adopted by the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners that implement and interpret the Dental Practice Act.
- Board composition
- The Nevada Board of Dental Examiners includes dentist members, one dental hygienist member, and public members appointed by the Governor.
- Practice of dentistry
- Under the Act, includes diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, prescribing, and other acts reserved to licensed dentists.
- Direct supervision
- The supervising dentist is physically present in the office and has examined the patient before hygiene services are performed.
- General supervision
- The dentist has authorized hygiene services and examined the patient, but need not be physically present on the premises during treatment.
- Hygiene scope limits
- Hygienists may not perform irreversible procedures such as crown preparation, extraction, or restorative dentistry; those acts remain with the dentist.
- Local anesthesia by hygienist
- Requires additional training, certification, and direct supervision as specified by Board regulation before a hygienist may administer it.
- Licensure requirements
- Graduation from an accredited program, passing clinical and written examinations, a jurisprudence examination, and a criminal background check.
- Biennial renewal
- Nevada dental hygiene licenses renew every two years and require completion of continuing education hours set by Board regulation.
- Required CE topics
- Continuing education must include Board-mandated subjects such as infection control and ethics in addition to clinical topics.
- Reinstatement
- Restoring a lapsed or revoked license may require additional CE, reexamination, or a Board appearance depending on the circumstances.
- Board investigative powers
- The Board may investigate complaints, subpoena records, administer oaths, and hold hearings regarding licensee conduct.
- Disciplinary sanctions
- Available sanctions include reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, and civil penalties imposed after notice and hearing.
- Interim suspension
- The Board may suspend a license before a final hearing when continued practice poses an immediate danger to the public.
- Due process
- Licensees are entitled to notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before discipline is imposed.
- Standard precautions
- Infection control practices including hand hygiene, gloves, masks, eye protection, and proper sterilization of instruments for all patients.
- Record retention
- Patient records must be legible, accurate, and retained for the period required by Board regulation and state law.
- Mandatory reporting
- Licensees must report suspected child abuse or neglect, and may have similar duties regarding vulnerable adults, to state authorities.
- Confidentiality
- Patient information may be disclosed only with consent or as authorized by law; unauthorized disclosure is unprofessional conduct.
- Informed consent
- Before treatment, the patient must receive disclosure of risks, benefits, and alternatives and must agree to proceed.
- Abandonment
- Terminating care of a patient without adequate notice, referral, or arrangements for continued treatment.
- Fee splitting
- Paying or receiving compensation for patient referrals to unlicensed persons is prohibited unless expressly authorized by law.
- Unprofessional conduct
- Includes practicing outside scope, falsifying records, practicing while impaired, and other acts defined by statute and regulation.
- Prescribing authority
- Prescribing medications is reserved to licensed dentists; hygienists may not independently prescribe under the Act.
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Requires specific training, certification, and supervision as established by Board regulation before a hygienist may administer it.
- Controlled substances
- Must be prescribed for a legitimate medical purpose and documented in the patient record in compliance with state and federal law.
- Sedation permits
- Levels of sedation are defined by Board regulation, and deeper sedation requires additional credentialing and monitoring equipment.
- Truthful advertising
- Advertising must not be false or misleading; deceptive claims about services or outcomes are unprofessional conduct.
- Accurate billing
- Billing must reflect services actually rendered and documented; upcoding and billing for undocumented services are prohibited.
- Practice entity rules
- Dental practices must be organized consistent with state law governing ownership, licensure, and professional responsibility.
- Audit records
- Documentation supporting billed services must be maintained and available for review by the Board or payers.