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Differentiate the roles of dental team members
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify members of a typical dental team
compare scope of practice for each member of the team
compare educational requirements for each team member
compare licensure requirements for each team member
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Comply with state and federal laws governing the practice of dental hygiene
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the state and/or federal laws that apply to each scenario
describe the legal issues present in each scenario
propose, for each scenario, a course of action that complies with state and federal laws
explain the logic of the proposed courses of action
predict the ramifications of failure to comply with federal and/or state laws in the context of each scenario
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Operate within the dental hygiene code of ethics
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify ethical issues
explain what makes them ethical issues
propose a course of action
predict the impact of proposed courses of action
logically defend your choices
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Maintain professional confidentiality
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify confidentiality issues
present effective strategies for putting a stop to breach of confidentiality
adhere to HIPAA guidelines
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Relate the importance of informed consent to dental hygiene practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
explain the purpose of informed consent to the patient
review the purpose and intended results of the procedure(s)
describe the procedure(s) to the patient
explain any risks or possible side-effects of treatment or denial of treatment
inform patient of alternative treatments
question patient to verify their understanding of their rights
obtain patient signature on the correct form
file the informed consent correctly
exhibit correct use of dental/medical terminology