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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A7866
- Ordered to third reading cal.1541
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Relates to the practice of registered dental hygienists
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5757
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to registered dental hygienists
Purpose
This bill would allow registered dental hygienists working in certain facilities overseen by the Department of Health, pursuant to a collaborative agreement with a licensed and registered dentist to provide dental services.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill would allow a dental hygienist working for a hospital as defined in Article 28 of the public health law (this includes community health centers, hospital based dental clinics, local health department dental clinics, school-based dental health centers, and nursing homes), pursuant to a collaborative agreement with a licensed and registered dentist who has a formal relationship with the same hospital, to provide certain dental services that are currently provided under general supervision. The collaborative agreement would be in accordance with regulations promulgated by the State Education Department (SED) in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH). The dental hygienist would be required to instruct patients to visit a licensed dentist for comprehensive examination or treatment.
Section 2 allows for dental supportive services to be conducted by a registered dental hygienist working for an Article 28 hospital and under a collaborative agreement with a licensed and registered dentist who has a formal relationship with the same hospital.
Section 3 requires registered dental hygienists working for an Article 28 hospital and under a collaborative agreement with a licensed dentist to become certified in CPR and maintain certification as part of mandatory continuing education hours.
Section 4 is the effective date.
Justification
Current disparities in the access to quality oral healthcare have become a public health concern for New Yorkers, especially among traditionally underserved populations. This bill would create greater access for New Yorkers to receive important dental services, such as teeth cleaning and patient education, by allowing registered dental hygienists to work, pursuant to a collaborative agreement with a licensed and registered dentist, in community health centers, hospital based dental clinics, local health department dental clinics, school-based dental health centers, and nursing homes.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
The act shall take effect January 1, 2015, provided that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of such sections on the effective date of this aft are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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