IC 25-13-3-6: Access practice agreement requirements

Sec. 6. (a) An access practice agreement between a dental hygienist and an access practice dentist must meet the following requirements:

(1) The access practice agreement must be in writing, dated, and signed by the dental hygienist, the access practice dentist, and a representative of the setting where the access practice services will be performed.

(2) The access practice agreement must contain protocols prepared by the access practice dentist and dental hygienist to be used by the dental hygienist when treating patients.

(3) The access practice agreement must be reviewed by the dental hygienist and access practice dentist at least every two (2) years and signed and dated when the agreement is reviewed.

(b) The dental hygienist and access practice dentist must do the following:

(1) Maintain a copy of the access practice agreement while the agreement is active and for two (2) years after cessation of the access practice agreement.

(2) Provide a copy of the access practice agreement to the board upon request.