N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.9
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 10A:16-3.9 - Dental intake screening and comprehensive dental examination(a) A dental intake screening shall be performed on all inmates within seven calendar days of admission to a reception unit. The dental intake screening shall include, but not be limited to:2. A full mouth x-ray series.(b) A comprehensive dental examination shall be accomplished within 14 business days after the inmate's arrival at the correctional facility to which he or she is initially assigned. The examination shall include a manual and visual examination of the structures related to the dental field using a mirror.(c) In the event an inmate bypasses a reception unit of the Department of Corrections, the dental health care provider at the receiving correctional facility shall perform the dental intake screening and comprehensive dental examination of the inmate set forth in (a) and (b) above.(d) The examination should be augmented by an x-ray examination with appropriate reading and application to the clinical findings. Diagnostic mechanisms, such as study models, photographs and tooth vitality determination may also be used.(e) The findings of the examination shall be recorded on the EHR Dental Intake Encounter form in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.7.N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.9
Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017