Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-11-1604
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section R4-11-1604 - Written Collaborative Practice Agreements; Collaborative Practice RelationshipsA. A dental therapist shall submit a signed affidavit to the Board affirming that: 1. The Collaborative Practice Agreement complies with all the requirements listed in A.R.S. § 32-1276.04.2. The dental therapist is and will be continuously certified in basic life support, including healthcare provider level cardiopulmonary resuscitation and training in automated external defibrillator.3. The dental therapist is in compliance with the continuing dental education requirements of this state.B. Each dentist who enters into a Collaborative Practice Agreement shall be available telephonically or electronically during the business hours of the dental therapist to provide an appropriate level of contact, communication, and consultation.C. A Collaborative Practice Agreement shall include a provision for a substitute dentist, to cover an extenuating circumstance that renders the affiliated practice dentist unavailable for contact, communication, and consultation with the dental therapist.D. A Collaborative Practice Agreement shall include a signed and dated statement from the dentist providing Direct Supervision, verifying the dental therapist's completion of 1000 hours of dental therapy clinical practice according to A.R.S. § 32-1276.04(B).E. A Collaborative Practice Agreement shall be between one dentist and one dental therapist.Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-11-1604
New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1330, effective 7/10/2023.