Most states have implemented a ‘permit’ program and many also have a facility inspection requirement for anesthesia services provided to dental patients. It is noteworthy that most states have set requirements similar to those in place in
The same argument can be used for facility inspections. If gains in safety can be demonstrated, and without placing onerous barriers to the services, we should proceed. The proposed “Anesthesia Review Committee” will likely find from other state’s experience, that implementation of state wide inspections by qualified persons, timely and fairly done is a real challenge. A challenge most states have not been able to meet.
A committee of true experts, using the best data available, producing thoughtful recommendations makes sense. The citizens of the