PART IVADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO INDEPENDENT HOSITALS

INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS IN WHICH CERTAIN LISTED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED

Dental treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation38

Where the treatment provided in an independent hospital includes dental treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation, the registered person shall ensure that –

a

the dentist and any employees assisting him are suitable, qualified, skilled and experienced to deal with any emergency which occurs during or as a result of the general anaesthesia, sedation or treatment; and

b

adequate facilities, drugs and equipment are available to deal with any such emergency.