Bus. & Prof. Code 1950.5(y) (added by SB 853, 2008)

Summary:

A registered dental hygienist shall report to the Dental Hygiene Committee all deaths occurring in his or her practice with a copy sent to the Dental Board if the death occurred while working as an employee in a dental office. A dentist shall report to the dental board all deaths occurring in his or her practice with a copy sent to the committee if the death was the result of treatment by a registered dental hygienist.

Keywords:
boards, decedent, dental, investigations, medical disciplinary proceeding, obligatory reporting
Parties Bound: 
licensed dental hygienists; licensed dentists
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(d)(1)(i)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for oversight of the health care system, including investigations, disciplinary actions