R432-200-26. Dental Services  


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  • The facility shall make provision for annual and emergency dental care for residents. Such provisions shall include:

    (1) Developing oral hygiene policies and procedures with input from dentists;

    (2) Presenting oral hygiene in-service programs by knowledgeable persons to both staff and residents;

    (3) Allowing resident's freedom of choice in selecting their own private dentists;

    (4) Developing an agreement with a dental service for those residents who do not have a personal dentist;

    (5) Arranging transportation to and from the dentist's office.