Michigan Laws 333.21607 – Information to be provided by applicant; compliance with certain requirements; functional equipment; services not requiring presence of dentist
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.21607
- Comprehensive dental services: means clinical evaluation, including diagnosis and treatment planning; imagery services; and indicated treatment that may include preventative, restorative, and surgical procedures that are considered necessary for an individual patient. See Michigan Laws 333.21601
- Department: means the department of community health. See Michigan Laws 333.21601
- Imagery: means visualization of oral and facial structures using specialized instruments and techniques for diagnostic purposes. See Michigan Laws 333.21601
- Memorandum of agreement: means written documentation of an agreement between parties to work together cooperatively on an agreed-upon project or meet an agreed-upon objective. See Michigan Laws 333.21601
- Mobile dental facility: means either of the following:
(i) A self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry or dental hygiene is practiced that may be transported from 1 location to another. See Michigan Laws 333.21601Operator: means either of the following:
(i) An individual with a valid, current license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state who utilizes and holds a permit under this part for a mobile dental facility. See Michigan Laws 333.21601person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l Preventative dental services: means dental services that include, but are not limited to, screening of a patient, assessment of a patient, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and application of sealants. See Michigan Laws 333.21601 state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(1) An applicant shall provide with the application for a permit under this part, and subsequently, within 10 days after a request from the department, all of the following information, as applicable:
(a) A list of each dentist, dental hygienist, and dental assistant who will provide care at or within the mobile dental facility, including, at a minimum, each individual’s name, address, telephone number, and state occupational license number.
(b) A written plan and procedure for providing emergency follow-up care to each patient treated at the mobile dental facility.
(c) If the operator does not provide for follow-up services at a site within a reasonable distance for the patient and is not exempt under section 21611, a signed memorandum of agreement between the operator and at least 1 dentist or party who can arrange for or provide follow-up services at a site within a reasonable distance for the patient. The memorandum of agreement shall state that the contracting dentist or party will accept referrals of patients treated at the mobile dental facility. The agreement to accept a referral does not require the dentist or party to treat the patient.
(d) If the operator provides only preventative dental services and is not exempt under section 21611, a signed memorandum of agreement for referral for comprehensive dental services between the operator and at least 1 dentist or party who can arrange for or provide comprehensive dental services to the patient within a reasonable distance for the patient.
(e) Proof of general liability insurance covering the mobile dental facility that is issued by a licensed insurance carrier authorized to do business in this state.
(2) An operator shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the operation of a mobile dental facility, including, but not limited to, those concerning radiographic equipment, flammability, sanitation, zoning, and construction standards, including standards relating to required access for persons with disabilities.
(b) Maintain continuously available at the mobile dental facility a communication device for making and receiving telephone calls and summoning emergency services.
(c) Make immediately available, upon request from any person, a copy of the license of each dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant working at the mobile dental facility.
(d) Make immediately available, at the mobile dental facility, upon request from any person, a copy of the permit required under this part.
(3) The operator of a mobile dental facility and the operator’s agents and employees shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, administrative rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the mobile dental facility and to the individuals and entities that provide the preventative dental services or comprehensive dental services at the mobile dental facility, including, but not limited to, those concerning sanitation, infectious waste management and disposal, occupational safety, and disease prevention.
(4) An operator shall not provide dental services at a mobile dental facility unless it is equipped with, or there is appropriate access to, all of the following functional equipment:
(a) An instrument sterilization system.
(b) Potable hot and cold water or hand sanitizer.
(c) Toilet facilities.
(d) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as applicable.
(e) Radiographic equipment properly registered and inspected, as applicable, by the state.
(f) A communication device continuously available for making and receiving telephone calls and summoning emergency services.
(5) An operator shall not provide dental services at a mobile dental facility unless it is equipped with, or there is appropriate access to, all of the following:
(a) Proper lighting.
(b) Portable suction.
(c) Hand pieces.
(d) Dental instruments.
(e) Supplies.
(6) Except as provided in subsection (7) or (8), a dentist licensed under this act shall be present in the mobile dental facility at any time comprehensive dental services that are not preventative dental services are performed on a patient. A dentist licensed under this act need not be present at a mobile dental facility when only preventative dental services are being provided.
(7) If a mobile dental facility is part of a program that provides comprehensive dental services or is established under a memorandum of agreement that provides for referral for comprehensive dental services, imagery services may be provided at the mobile dental facility without a dentist present.
(8) If a mobile dental facility is part of a program that provides preventative dental services to a nursing home, assisted living center, or other similar setting, imagery services may be provided without a dentist present if the person taking the images obtains permission from the supervising dentist.