12 AAC 28.030 - Persons other than permit holders

(a) In addition to a dentist holding a valid I permit under 12 AAC 28.010 or 12 AAC 28.015, the following persons may administer deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation:

(1) a certified registered nurse anesthetist with a valid license under AS 08.68 and 12 AAC 44 from the Board of Nursing;

(2) a physician with a valid license under AS 08.64 and 12 AAC 40 from the State Medical Board to practice anesthesiology.

(b) A dentist employing or collaborating with a person described in (a)(1) or (2) of this section must establish a written agreement with that person to guarantee that when deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation is provided, all facility, equipment, monitoring, and training requirements for all personnel under this chapter have been met. The dentist shall provide the written agreement to the board.

(c) The dentist employing or collaborating with a person described in (a)(1) or (2) of this section must

(1) hold a current registration to prescribe and administer controlled substances in this state issued the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA);

(2) provide all dental treatment and ensure that the person described in (a)(1) or (2) of this section remains in the dental facility until the patient receiving anesthesia or sedation services is discharged;

(3) ensure that all sedation and anesthesia records provided by the person described in (a)(1) or (2) of this section are manitained as a permanent part of the patient's treatment record; and

(4) notify the board at the initiation of the employment or collaboration by filing notice of the written agreement, on a form provided by the board; the dentist must notify the board of any amendments to the agreement when a dental license is renewed.

Notes

12 AAC 28.030

Eff. 4/10/70, Register 34; am 6/24/2012, Register 202; am 4/14/2018,Register 226, July 2018

Authority:AS 08.36.070