Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-10-.15

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-5-10-.15 - Dental Services

(1) The facility must assist residents in obtaining routine and 24-hour emergency dental care.

(a) Skilled nursing facilities. A facility:

1. Must provide or obtain from an outside resources, in accordance with Section 483.75(h) of Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations revised 10/1/93, routine and emergency dental services to meet the needs of each resident;

2. May charge a Medicare resident an additional amount for routine and emergency dental services;

3. Must, if necessary, assist the resident:

(i) In making appointments; and

(ii) By arranging for transportation to and from the dentist's office; and

(iii) Promptly refer residents with lost or damaged dentures to a dentist.

(b) Nursing Facilities. The facility:

1. Must provide or obtain from an outside resource the following dental services to meet the needs of each resident:

(i) Routine dental services (to the extent covered under the State plan); and

(ii) Emergency dental services;

2. Must, if necessary, assist the resident-

(i) In making appointments; and

(ii) By arranging for transportation to and from the dentist's office; and

(iii) Promptly refer residents with lost or damaged dentures to a dentist.

Author: Patricia E. Ivie

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-10-.15

Repealed and Replaced: Filed July 19, 1996; effective August 23, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, etseq.