Section 1043 - Definitions(a) For purposes of this article, "direct supervision" of deep sedation or general anesthesia means the permit holder is in the immediate presence of a patient while deep sedation or general anesthesia is being administered to that patient and that the permit holder or a member of the permit holder's staff directly monitors the patient at all times.(b) For purposes of this article, "outpatient" means a patient treated in a treatment facility that is not accredited by the Joint Commission or licensed by the California Department of Public Health as a "general acute care hospital" as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1250 of the Health & Safety Code.(c) For purposes of section 1682(a) of the Code:(1) a patient under deep sedation or general anesthesia shall be considered "sedated" for that period of time beginning with the first administration of deep sedation or general anesthetic agents until that time when the patient is again conscious with a full return of protective reflexes, including the ability to respond purposely to physical stimulation and/or verbal command, when no additional agents will be administered, the dental procedures have been completed, and after the maximum effects of all agents have been experienced by the patient;(2) a patient under moderate sedation shall be considered "sedated" for that period of time beginning with the first administration of moderate sedation agents until that time when no additional agents will be administered, the dental procedures have been completed, and after the maximum effects of all agents have been experienced by the patient.(d) For purposes of Section 1682(b) of the Code, a patient shall be deemed to be "recovering from" moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia from the time the patient is no longer "sedated" as that term is defined in subsection (c) above until the dentist has evaluated the patient and has determined the patient is responsive, alert, has stable vital signs and is ambulatory and/or capable of being safely transported.(e) For purposes of this article, "applicant" refers to applicants without permits, as well as permit holders subject to re-evaluation.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1043
1. Amendment filed 4-1-91; operative 5-1-91 (Register 91, No. 18).
2. Amendment of article heading and subsections (a), (b) and (c)(1) and new subsection (e) filed 2-27-2006; operative 3-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 9).
3. Amendment filed 8-16-2022; operative 8-16-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33). Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1646.1 and 1682, Business and Professions Code.
1. Amendment filed 4-1-91; operative 5-1-91 (Register 91, No. 18).
2. Amendment of article heading and subsections (a), (b) and (c)(1) and new subsection (e) filed 2-27-2006; operative 3-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 9).
3. Amendment filed 8-16-2022; operative 8/16/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).