N.J. Admin. Code § 13:30-9.4 - Licensee-patient relationship

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall establish a licensee-patient relationship by:

1. Identifying the patient with, at a minimum, the patient's name, date of birth, phone number, and address. A licensed dentist may also use a patient's assigned identification number, Social Security number, photo, health insurance policy number, or other identifier associated directly with the patient; and

2. Disclosing and validating the licensee's identity, license, title, and, if applicable, professional certifications.

(b) Prior to initiating contact with a patient for the purpose of providing services to the patient using telemedicine or telehealth, a licensed dentist shall:

1. Review the patient's medical and dental history and any available dental records;

2. Determine as to each unique patient encounter whether the licensee will be able to provide the same standard of care using telemedicine or telehealth as would be provided if the services were provided in-person; and

3. Provide the patient the opportunity to sign a consent form that authorizes the licensed dentist to release dental records of the encounter to the patient's primary care licensed dentist or other healthcare provider identified by the patient.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, health care services may be provided through telemedicine or telehealth without a proper licensed dentist-patient relationship if the provision of health care services is:

1. For informal consultations with another healthcare provider performed by a licensee outside the context of a contractual relationship, or on an irregular or infrequent basis, without the expectation or exchange of direct or indirect compensation;

2. During episodic consultations by a medical or dental specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides consultation services, upon request, to a licensee in this State;

3. Related to dental assistance provided in response to an emergency or disaster, provided that there is no charge for the dental assistance; or

4. Provided by a substitute licensee acting on behalf, and at the designation of, an absent licensee in the same specialty on an on-call or cross-coverage basis.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:30-9.4

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 149(b), effective 1/18/2022