This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the state board of dental examiners. It introduces a new definition for "adverse event," which refers to incidents during anesthesia administration that necessitate emergency medical responses. Additionally, the bill mandates that dentists obtain separate written informed consent for anesthesia or sedation, detailing the specific type of anesthesia, the administering provider, and the associated risks and instructions. It also establishes reporting requirements for adverse events, stipulating that both the treating dentist and the qualified anesthesia provider must submit reports within seven business days of such incidents.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of the dentist of record, emphasizing their ultimate accountability for patient safety during dental procedures involving anesthesia. It also reinforces that the delegation of anesthesia administration does not absolve the dentist of record from their responsibilities. The bill removes outdated language regarding "death or incidents requiring emergency medical response" and replaces it with the broader term "adverse event," ensuring consistency in reporting requirements across different types of anesthesia providers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1201, 32-1272, 32-1272.01, 32-1272.02, 32-1273, 32-1459, 32-1664, 32-1855.02, 32-1289.01, 32-1207, 32-1403, 32-1803, 32-1606, 32-1201.01, 12-2291, 41-1091, 36-401, 32-3206, 32-1663