Each inspection must be completed for the dentist whose permit or application is under review using an inspection form and process approved by the board and must include the following:

1. (1) For a facility inspection to obtain a temporary general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit, an evaluation of:

   1. (A) The physical facility in which anesthesia or sedation will be provided;
   2. (B) The drugs, emergency medications, staff, and equipment necessary for the safe administration of the level of anesthesia or sedation authorized by the permit; and
   3. (C) The technical competency of the permit holder and clinical office staff to effectively respond to anesthesia-related emergencies;

2. (2) For a full inspection to obtain and maintain a host permit, an evaluation of:

   1. (A) The physical facility in which anesthesia or sedation will be provided;
   2. (B) The drugs, emergency medications, staff, and equipment necessary for the safe administration of the level of anesthesia or sedation authorized by the permit;
   3. (C) The technical competency of the permit holder and clinical office staff to effectively respond to anesthesia-related emergencies; and
   4. (D) Appropriate patient anesthesia records;

3. (3) For a full inspection to obtain and maintain a general anesthesia and deep sedation or moderate sedation permit, an evaluation of:

   1. (A) The physical facility in which anesthesia or sedation will be provided;
   2. (B) The drugs, emergency medications, staff, and equipment necessary for the safe administration of the level of anesthesia or sedation authorized by the permit;
   3. (C) The technical competency of the permit holder and clinical office staff to effectively respond to anesthesia-related emergencies;
   4. (D) Appropriate patient anesthesia records; and
   5. (E) The technical competency of the permit holder to safely administer the level of anesthesia or sedation authorized by the permit.

Source: 37 SDR 131, effective January 6, 2011 ; 48 SDR 62, effective December 13, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14 ( 20 ).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-1 4 (1)(13)(14)(22) .

Prior versions effective: 2011-01-06.