Sec. 10.44.12.36. Morbidity and Mortality Reports

A. A dentist shall report to the Board, in writing, any death caused by or resulting from the dentist's administration of anxiolysis, moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia within 7 days after its occurrence.

B. A dentist shall report to the Board, in writing, any complication or disabling incident requiring admission to a hospital either for a period greater than 24 hours, or for purposes other than observation, as a result of the dentist’s administration of anxiolysis, moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia within 15 days after its occurrence.

C. The written report to the Board required in §§A and B of this regulation shall include:

(1) The date of the incident;

(2) The name, age, and address of the patient;

(3) The patient's original complete dental records;

(4) The name and license number of the licensee and the name and address of all other persons present during the incident;

(5) The address where the incident took place;

(6) The preoperative physical condition of the patient;

(7) The type of anesthesia and dosages of drugs administered to the patient;

(8) The techniques used in administering the drugs;

(9) Any adverse occurrence including:

(a) The patient's signs and symptoms;

(b) The treatment instituted in response to adverse occurrences;

(c) The patient's response to the treatment; and

(d) The patient's condition on termination of any procedures undertaken; and

(10) A narrative description of the incident including approximate times and evolution of symptoms.

D. The duties outlined in §§A-C of this regulation apply to every dentist whether or not the dentist holds a permit.

E. The Board may initiate a complaint based upon the contents of a morbidity or mortality report.

F. A Board initiated complaint under §E of this regulation shall be independent of and may not prejudice the filing of a complaint by a third party.