Regulation .09 Exceptions.
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A.
This regulation applies to the following facilities:
(1)
A dental facility owned and operated by:
(a)
The federal government;
(b)
The State government; or
(c)
A county or local government;
(2)
A public health department of:
(a)
The State; or
(b)
A county or local government;
(3)
A public school of:
(a)
The State; or
(b)
A county or local government;
(4)
A facility in which a program licensed by the Maryland Department of Health is operating;
(5)
A facility owned and operated by the Department of Juvenile Services;
(6)
A facility owned and operated by the State, county, or local government that provides medical care to the poor, elderly, or handicapped;
(7)
A facility in which a federally qualified health center or a federally qualified health center look-alike is located; or
(8)
A facility in which a State-licensed Head Start Program or Early Head Start Program operates.
B.
A general license to practice dental hygiene authorizes the licensee to practice dental hygiene under general supervision in a facility identified in §A of this regulation and apply:
(1)
Sealants;
(2)
Fluoride agents, such as professional topical fluoride agents;
(3)
Mouth wash; or
(4)
Varnish.
C.
The Board may not require a facility identified in §A of this regulation to obtain a waiver in order to practice in accordance with §B of this regulation.
D.
Before a facility may allow a dental hygienist to practice dental hygiene in a facility identified in §A of this regulation, the facility shall report to the Board:
(1)
That the facility is operating under general supervision;
(2)
The identity of each hygienist employed by the facility; and
(3)
The identity of each supervising dentist.
E.
A facility that authorizes a dental hygienist to practice dental hygiene in a facility identified in §A of this regulation shall insure that the supervising dentist for the facility:
(1)
Holds an active general license to practice dentistry in the State;
(2)
Holds a current certificate evidencing Health Care Provider Level C Proficiency, or its equivalent, in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; and
(3)
Has at least 2 years of active clinical practice in direct patient care.
F.
A facility that authorizes a dental hygienist to practice dental hygiene in a facility identified in §A of this regulation shall insure that the dental hygienist:
(1)
Holds an active general license to practice dental hygiene in the State;
(2)
Holds a current certificate evidencing Health Care Provider Level C Proficiency, or its equivalent, in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;
(3)
Has at least 2 years of active clinical practice in direct patient care; and
(4)
Is a permanent or contractual employee of:
(a)
The federal government;
(b)
A state government;
(c)
A county or local government; or
(d)
A federally qualified health center.
G.
A facility that authorizes a dental hygienist to practice dental hygiene in a facility identified in §A of this regulation shall insure that:
(1)
The facility has a medical emergency plan;
(2)
Adequate equipment, including portable equipment where appropriate and appropriate armamentarium, is available for the appropriate delivery of dental hygiene services; and
(3)
Adequate safeguards are present to protect the patient's health and safety.