ethics; accreditation and supervision

what is CODA

Commission on Dental Accreditation

what does CODA do

A national organization that sets and monitors quality standards for dental and dental hygiene education programs.

how often are programs reevaluated

7 years

What does the CODA process invlove

Programs complete a self-study and host a peer-review site visit

CODA reviews findings and grants accreditation

why is accreditation required

Required for boards

Required to become licensed

Required to practice legally

is accreditation required in every state for dental assisting

no

accreditation Sets national standards for ______________________

curriculum, faculty qualifications, and facilities

accreditation reviews evidence of student ____________

competency, outcomes, and improvement

Requires programs to address______

deficiencies

how does accreditation protect patients

Ensures graduates are competent, safe, and have proper education

Tells us you were trained

accreditation

Tells us what you are allowed to do.

Supervision

Levels of Supervision

Personal

Direct

Indirect General

Minnesota

Levels of Supervision

Contiguous

Direct

Indirect

General

North Dakota

Dentist authorizes procedure

Dentist does NOT need to be present

Procedures must be carried out in accordance with the dentist's diagnosis/treatment plan

*Dentist gave the okay and isn't on site today

General Supervision

Dentist MUST be in office

Dentist authorizes the procedure

Dentist remain in office while the procedure is completed.

Indirect Supervision

Dentist MUST be in office

Dentist diagnoses the condition

Dentist authorizes procedure

Dentist evaluates procedure before patient dismissal

*Dentist must check before patient leaves

Direct Supervision

Term North Dakota specific

Dentist MUST be physically present in the facility

Dentist MUST be immediately available

Dentist authorized procedure

*Dentist is immediately available

Contiguous Supervision

Term Minnesota specific

Dentist is chairside and actively treating the patient at the same time Dentist is physically present In same operatory

Treating the same patient

Immediately available

*Same patient, same time, hands on

Personal Supervision

Who is Responsible?

A hygienist performs a procedure while the dentist is out of the office.

A complaint is filed.

Who is legally responsible?

The hygienist?

The dentist?

Both?

Both