NAC631.2221. Inspectors and evaluators; participation of members of Board.

     1. When an inspection or evaluation is required to issue or renew a general anesthesia permit or conscious sedation permit, the Board will designate two or more persons, each of whom holds a general anesthesia permit or conscious sedation permit and has practiced general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation, as applicable, for a minimum of 3 years preceding his or her appointment, exclusive of his or her training in the administration of anesthesia or sedation. At least one of the inspectors or evaluators must have had experience in the evaluation of dentists using general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation, as applicable. At least one member of the inspection or evaluation team must have had substantial experience in the administration of the type of anesthesia contemplated for use by the dentist being evaluated and must hold the type of permit for which the dentist is applying.

     2. Any member of the Board who is a dentist may observe or consult in any inspection or evaluation. A member of the Board who is not a dentist may be present at an observation but may not participate in any grading or evaluation resulting from the inspection or evaluation.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, eff. 10-21-83; A 7-30-84; R005-99, 9-7-2000)