18 Va. Admin. Code § 60-30-100

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024

Section 18VAC60-30-100 - [Effective until 10/24/2024] Patient records; confidentiality

A. A dental assistant II shall be responsible for accurate and complete information in patient records for those services provided by the assistant under direction to include the following:

1. Patient's name on each page in the patient record;

2. Radiographs, digital images, and photographs clearly labeled with the patient name , date taken , and teeth identified ; and

3. Notation of each treatment rendered, date of treatment and the identity of the dentist, the dental hygienist, or the dental assistant providing service.

B. A dental assistant shall comply with the provisions of § 32.1-127.1:03 of the Code related to the confidentiality and disclosure of patient records. A dental assistant shall not willfully or negligently breach the confidentiality between a practitioner and a patient. A breach of confidentiality that is required or permitted by applicable law or beyond the control of the assistant shall not be considered negligent or willful.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 60-30-100

Derived From, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 05, eff. 12/2/2015.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.