Each nursing facility shall assist residents in obtaining routine and 24-hour emergency dental care. The facility shall: (a) Maintain a list of available dentists for residents who do not have a dentist;

1. (b) assist residents, if requested or necessary, in arranging for appropriate dental services; and
2. (c) assist residents in arranging transportation to and from the dentist's office.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective Nov. 1, 1993; amended Feb. 21, 1997.)