Section 338.11604. Morbidity" and "Mortality" defined; reporting requirements.  


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  • (1) As used in this rule:

    (a)     "Morbidity" means an incident that results in mental or physical impairment which is related to or results from the administration of general anesthesia or intravenous conscious  sedation  by   a  dentist,  under  the delegation and supervision of a dentist, or in a dental facility.

    (b)          "Mortality" means an incident that results in death related to the administration of general anesthesia or intravenous conscious sedation by a dentist, under the delegation and supervision of a dentist, or in a dental facility.

    (2)      A dentist shall file a morbidity report with the board within 30 days after the occurrence of an incident.

    (3)      A dentist shall file a mortality report with the board within 5 days after the occurrence of an incident.

    (4)      A dentist who fails to file a report as required by this rule is in violation of section 16221(l)(g) of the act.

History: 1990 AACS; 2011 AACS.