Kan. Admin. Regs. § 71-8-8

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 71-8-8 - Information for patients

(a) As used in this regulation, each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in this subsection:

(1) "Nursing home" means an adult care home as defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto.

(2) "School" means any preschool and any public or private elementary or secondary school.

(b) During or at the conclusion of each patient's visit to the mobile dental facility or portable dental operation, the patient, parent, or guardian shall be provided with an information sheet. If the patient, parent, or guardian has provided consent for a nursing home or school to access the patient's dental health records, the institution shall also be provided with a copy of the information sheet.

(c) Each information sheet shall include the following information:

(1) The address and telephone number of record required by K.A.R. 71-8-4;

(2) the name of each dentist and dental hygienist who provided services;

(3) a description of the treatment rendered, including the billed service codes and fees associated with the treatment, tooth numbers along with surface and quadrant descriptors when appropriate, and the names and telephone numbers of the billing entity and any third party being billed;

(4) the date of the services and the location where the services were rendered;

(5) the name and telephone number of the entity to contact for information regarding the processing and payment for billed services; and

(6) if necessary, referral information to another health care provider.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 71-8-8

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-1469; effective Feb. 17, 2006; amended by Kansas Register Volume 38, No. 49; effective 12/20/2019.