Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Dentistry
Petition 20
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | RN as circulating nurse in office-based surgery |
| Date Filed | 7/5/2005 |
| Petitioner | Joseph A. Leming, M.D. |
| Petitioner's Request | To require use of a registered nurse as the circulating nurse for office-based surgical procedures in dental offices. |
| Agency's Plan | The Board will request public comment on the petition and consider the request for an amendment at its meeting on September 16, 2005. |
| Comment Period | Began 8/8/2005 Ended 8/29/2005 0 comments |
| Agency Decision | Take no action |
| Response Date | 9/28/2005 |
| Agency Decision Summary | The Board received comment indicating that such a requirement would be very burdensome and costly without sufficient evidence to indicate that it is necessary for patient safety in office-based settings. In addition, the Board has adopted regulations for office-based anesthesia which addressed concerns about safety. |