18VAC60-30-100. Patient records; confidentiality.
A. A dental assistant II shall be responsible for accurate and complete information in patient records for those services provided by the assistant under direction to include the following:
1. Patient's name on each page in the patient record;
2. Radiographs, digital images, and photographs clearly labeled with the patient name, date taken, and teeth identified; and
3. Notation of each treatment rendered, date of treatment and the identity of the dentist, the dental hygienist, or the dental assistant providing service.
B. A dental assistant shall comply with the provisions of § 32.1-127.1:03 of the Code related to the confidentiality and disclosure of patient records. A dental assistant shall not willfully or negligently breach the confidentiality between a practitioner and a patient. A breach of confidentiality that is required or permitted by applicable law or beyond the control of the assistant shall not be considered negligent or willful.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 5, eff. December 2, 2015.