Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-29.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 650-29.8 - Facility and equipment requirements for moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia

(1) Change of address or addition of facility location(s). A permit holder shall notify the board office in writing within 60 days of a change in location or the addition of a sedation facility.

(2) Facilities shall be permanently equipped. A dentist who administers moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia in a facility is required to be trained in and maintain, at a minimum, the following equipment to be properly equipped:

a. Electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor;

b. Positive pressure oxygen;

c. Suction;

d. Laryngoscope and blades;

e. Endotracheal tubes;

f. Magill forceps;

g. Oral airways;

h. Stethoscope;

i. Blood pressure monitoring device;

j. Pulse oximeter;

k. Emergency drugs;

l. Defibrillator;

m. Capnography machine to monitor end-tidal carbon dioxide;

n. Pretracheal or precordial stethoscope; and

o. Any additional equipment necessary to establish intravascular or intraosseous access, which shall be available until the patient meets discharge criteria.

(3) The board or designated agents of the board may conduct facility inspections. The actual costs associated with the on-site evaluation of the facility shall be the primary responsibility of the licensee. The cost to the licensee shall not exceed the fee specified in 650-Chapter 15.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-29.8

Amended by IAB July 17, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 2, effective 8/21/2019