HIPAA Compliance: Ensure compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements regarding patient privacy and medical records handling during the dismissal process
Americans with Disabilities Act: Verify dismissal does not violate ADA protections and is not based on any protected disability status
Civil Rights Act: Ensure dismissal is not discriminatory based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
EMTALA Considerations: Address Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act requirements regarding emergency treatment obligations
State Dental Practice Acts: Comply with specific state regulations governing dental practice and patient dismissal procedures
Patient Abandonment Laws: Adhere to state-specific laws preventing patient abandonment, including proper notice periods and transition of care
Medical Records Requirements: Follow state-specific requirements for medical records retention and transfer procedures
Notice Requirements: Comply with state-mandated notice periods and methods for terminating the doctor-patient relationship
ADA Code of Ethics: Follow American Dental Association's ethical guidelines for patient dismissal and treatment termination
State Dental Board Regulations: Ensure compliance with specific requirements set by the state dental board for patient dismissal
Continuity of Care: Provide adequate arrangements for continuing care, including referrals to other providers and emergency care provisions
Documentation Protocol: Maintain proper documentation of dismissal reasons, communications, and steps taken to ensure continuity of care
Financial Resolution: Address any outstanding financial obligations and provide clear information about billing status
Treatment Completion: Outline plans for completion of any ongoing treatment or proper transition of care to new providers
