N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.28.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.5.28.13 - LIMITATIONS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA ADMINISTRATION

Administration of local anesthetic under general supervision may occur when:

A. certification has been received as defined in Section 16.5.28.11 NMAC and meets the following requirements:

(1) the supervising or consulting dentist has written or verbally ordered local anesthetic for the specific patient; and

(2) verbal orders shall be converted to written record or electronic record in the patient's dental record; and

B. emergency medical services are available by:

(1) local 911 service with a response time of less than 10 minutes; or

(2) by arrangement with a local physician(s), oral surgeon, or other medical or dental professional holding an advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification; this arrangement to provide emergency services shall be in writing and on file in the board office with the dental hygienists license; and

C. indirect supervision is required for continuing education and clinical examinations.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.28.13

Amended and Renumbered from 16.5.28.12 by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 22, November 30, 2015, eff. 12/16/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10, May 31, 2023, eff. 5/31/2023