Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dental Assistants [18 VAC 60 ‑ 30]
Action Training in infection control
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 3/4/2022
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3/3/22  11:38 am
Commenter: Walter E Saxon Jr DDS

Unnecessary regulation
 

This is an example of trying to solve a potential problem.  Dentistry in Virginia has an excellent record of providing service through the years, despite Hepatitis, HIV, "Covid", etc.  We even provided emergency care during the early phase of the pandemic successfully, without guidance from a third party.  

The provision of allowing 60 days for the training is laughable to me.  A new employee receives bloodborne, HIPAA, etc. initially.  I don't want the liability of not doing it. 

This, along with the Radiation Safety Course, aren't needed and are mainly supported by third parties for their financial gain. 

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