D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4212

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 17-4212 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANESTHESIA

4212.1

A dentist shall not administer anesthesia or sedation unless the dentist has obtained certification from the Board to do so pursuant to the requirements and processes set forth in Chapter 107 (Dentist and Dental Facility Certification To Administer Sedation or General Anesthesia) of Title 17 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

4212.2

To be qualified to administer nitrous oxide alone, or nitrous oxide in combination with a single oral drug, a dentist shall have met the following requirements prior to administering nitrous oxide:

(a) Hold an active license to practice dentistry in the District of Columbia in good standing;

(b) Maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health care providers as evidenced by a certificate; and

(c) Maintain current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) and District of Columbia controlled substance registrations.

4212.3

A dentist who administers local anesthesia or nitrous oxide shall report to the Board any death, substantially disabling incident, or hospitalization caused by the administration of local anesthesia or nitrous oxide by the dentist or a dental hygienist authorized by the Board of Dentistry to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide acting under his or her supervision, within seventy-two (72) hours after the occurrence.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4212

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 927, 934 (February 12, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 3450 (April 20, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 8806 (7/17/2020)