W. Va. Code R. § 5-14-5 - Required Equipment

5.1. A mobile dental facility must include:

(a) Dental treatment chair;

(b) A dental treatment light;

(c) When radiographs are to be made by the mobile dental facility a radiographic unit that is properly momtored by the proper authorized agency of the State of West Virginia;

(d) When radiographs are to be made by the mobile dental facility, a lead apron including a thyroid collar;

(e) A portable delivery system, or an integrated system if used in a mobile dental facility;

(f) An evacuation unit suitable for the procedure being performed;

(g) A list of appropriate and sufficient dental instruments including explorers and mouth mirrors, and infection control supplies, such as gloves, face masks, etc. that are on hand;

(h) Ready access by a ramp or lift;

(i) Covered, non-corrosive container for deposit of waste materials including biohazardous materials;

(j) Automated external defibrillator if Class 2, 3 or 4 anesthesia is used in the mobile dental facility;

(k) Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.

5.2. A portable dental unit must include:

(a) Dental treatment chair;

(b) A dental treatment light;

(c) When radiographs are to be made by the portable dental unit, a radiographic unit that is properly monitored by the proper authorized agency of the State of West Virginia;

(d) When radiographs are to be made by the portable dental unit, a lead apron including a thyroid collar;

(e) A portable delivery system;

(f) An evacuation unit suitable for the procedure being performed;

(g) A list of appropriate and sufficient dental instruments including explorers and mouth mirrors, and infection control supplies, such as gloves, face masks, etc. that are on hand;

(h) Covered, non-corrosive container for deposit of waste materials including biohazardous materials; and

(i) Automated external defibrillator if Class 2, 3 or 4 anesthesia is used with the portable dental unit.

Notes

W. Va. Code R. § 5-14-5