RELATES TO:
KRS 309.460,
309.462,
309.464,
313.021
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS 313.021(1)(c) requires the
board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to requirements and
procedures for registration, duties, training, and standards for any license or
registration the board may establish. This administrative regulation
establishes the requirements, scope, and procedures for certified community
health workers operating in a dental health setting.
Section 1. Definitions.
(1) "Certified community health worker" is
defined by KRS 309.460(2).
(2) "Dental community health worker" means a
certified community health worker engaged in patient management of oral health
and dental care.
Section
2. Supervision and Scope.
(1) A
dental community health worker operating under this administrative regulation
shall be under the oversight and scope of the ordering dentist at all times in
the performance of patient management.
(2) While under the direction of the ordering
dentist, a dental community health worker shall be authorized to:
(a) Support diverse patient populations by
attending dental visits of the dentally vulnerable and support follow-up
activities for future care or referrals to other providers;
(b) Provide culturally appropriate dental
health education and information to diverse communities;
(c) Provide care coordination, case
management, and system navigation services regarding dental care providers and
dental insurance coverage and eligibility;
(d) Provide coaching and social support to
patients and caregivers regarding oral health practices and behaviors for
children, patients with special healthcare needs, and dependent elderly
patients; and
(e) Encourage patient
and provider participation in community-wide oral health events.
