OH Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence flashcards
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- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4715
- The Ohio statute governing dentists and dental hygienists, establishing licensure, scope of practice, board authority, and disciplinary grounds.
- Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4715
- Board-adopted rules implementing the Dental Practice Act, covering supervision, infection control, records, continuing education, and licensure procedures.
- State Dental Board authority
- The Ohio State Dental Board licenses dentists and hygienists, adopts rules, investigates complaints, and imposes discipline for violations of the practice act.
- Board rulemaking procedure
- Board rules are adopted under Ohio's Administrative Procedure Act (R.C. Chapter 119), requiring public notice, comment, and consistency with the statute.
- Biennial license renewal
- Ohio dental hygienist licenses renew every two years, requiring a renewal application, fee, and attestation of completed continuing education.
- Continuing education requirement
- Hygienists must complete board-required CE hours, including mandated topics such as infection control and ethics, from approved providers before renewal.
- Lapsed license
- A license not renewed by the deadline becomes lapsed; practicing on a lapsed license is unlicensed practice subject to board discipline.
- Licensure by credentials
- A pathway allowing hygienists licensed in other states to obtain Ohio licensure by meeting board-established criteria, including examination and CE.
- Direct supervision
- A supervision level in which the dentist is physically present in the office, available, and has authorized the procedure before it is performed.
- Indirect supervision
- A supervision level in which the dentist is on the premises but not necessarily in the operatory, with prior authorization for the procedure.
- General supervision
- A supervision level in which the dentist authorizes the procedure but need not be present on the premises when it is performed.
- Hygiene scope of practice
- Services such as prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, fluoride, sealants, radiographs, and education, performed within authorized supervision levels.
- Local anesthesia by hygienist
- Administration requires additional board-approved training and certification, and is performed under the supervision level specified by board rule.
- Expanded-function dental auxiliary
- A separately licensed auxiliary with a scope defined by board rule; hygienists may not perform EFDA-only procedures without that license.
- Delegation limits
- A dentist may delegate only tasks within the delegatee's license and supervision level, and retains responsibility for the delegated care.
- Collaborative practice arrangement
- A written agreement allowing hygienists to serve specified public health or underserved settings under a dentist's authorization and referral protocols.
- Supervising dentist responsibility
- The dentist is responsible for patient care and delegated acts, must be Ohio-licensed, and must comply with limits on supervisees.
- Written collaborative agreement
- Documentation specifying services, supervision level, consultation, and referral procedures, maintained as part of the patient record system.
- Sterilization monitoring
- Autoclave cycles require biological indicators, chemical indicators, and physical parameter checks, with logs retained for board inspection.
- Single-use item rule
- Needles, syringes, and other single-use items must not be reused and must be discarded in approved sharps containers immediately.
- Dental unit waterline quality
- Waterlines require flushing and maintenance per manufacturer and CDC guidance, and must meet established water quality standards.
- Exposure control plan
- A written OSHA-required plan covering PPE, hepatitis B vaccination, and post-exposure protocols for dental personnel.
- Patient record retention
- Records must be accurate, contemporaneous, and retained for the period set by board rule, documenting diagnosis, treatment, and consent.
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient information may be disclosed only with authorization or as required by law, such as subpoena or mandatory public health reporting.
- Informed consent
- Before treatment, the patient must understand the procedure, risks, alternatives, and expected outcomes, documented in the record.
- Patient abandonment
- Terminating the provider-patient relationship without notice and opportunity for continued care constitutes unprofessional conduct.
- Board complaint process
- Complaints are filed with the State Dental Board, which investigates and may dismiss or refer the matter for an administrative hearing.
- Administrative hearing rights
- Under R.C. Chapter 119, licensees receive notice, may be represented by counsel, present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.
- Summary suspension
- The board may suspend a license immediately when there is an immediate danger to the public, followed by a hearing.
- Disciplinary sanctions
- Board penalties include reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, civil penalties, and conditions such as additional CE or monitoring.
- Mandatory reporting to board
- Licensees must report certain convictions and disciplinary actions to the board within the time specified by board rule.
- Reinstatement petition
- A revoked or suspended license may be restored only by petition to and approval of the board after satisfying imposed conditions.