W. Va. Code R. § 5-14-6 - Operational Requirements

Current through Register Vol. XXXIX, No. 11, March 18, 2022

6.1. A permit holder is required to operate a permitted mobile dental facility or portable dental unit in compliance with all state laws and regulations. Further, all permit holders shall:

(a) Notify the Board in writing with 30 days of a change of address, whether a physical or mailing address;

(b) Prominently display all dental and dental hygienists licenses and/or current renewal certificates, mobile dental facility permit, portable dental unit permit, or duplicates thereof;

(c) Maintain, in full compliance with all record-keeping requirements contained in these rules, all dental records and official records at the official address of record for the facility or unit;

(d) Notify the Board in writing of a change in personnel listed as required by this rule within 30 days of any such change; and

(e) Before utilizing a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit to provide treatment to a patient, arrange for:

(1) Access to a properly functioning sterilization system;

(2) Ready access to an adequate supply of potable water; and

(3) Ready access to toilet facilities.

6.2. All written or printed materials available from or issued by the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit must contain the official address and phone number of record for the facility or unit.

6.3. A mobile dental facility or portable dental unit may operate only when all requirements described in these rules are being met.

6.4. All permits to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit shall expire September 1 each year, or on the date when the permit holder is no longer associated with the facility or unit, whichever occurs first.

6.5. Upon cessation of operations by the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit, the permit holder shall notify the Board of the final disposition of patients records and charts.

6.6. A permit to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit is not transferrable.

6.7. The Board may inspect a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit prior to issuance of a permit or anytime the Board deems necessary for protection of the public.

6.8. The Board may suspend or revoke a permit if upon investigation and after opportunity for a hearing, a determination is made of non-compliance with State, Federal laws, the Dental Practice Act or the rules of the Board.

Notes

W. Va. Code R. § 5-14-6