Anesthesia services in dental facilities
Licensees providing anesthesia care in community-based dental settings may be required to participate in Practice Enhancement Program (PEP) assessments. These include peer assessments and practice environment assessments at various career stages.
Standards for provision of anesthesia care
The assessment components are based on the Non-Hospital Medical and Surgical Facilities Accreditation Program (NHMSFAP) accreditation standards, guidelines and policies as they relate to the provision of anesthesia care.
| Assessment component | NHMSFAP accreditation standard |
|---|---|
| Practice environment | Anesthesia |
| Practice environment | IV Procedural Sedation and Analgesia for Adults |
| Practice environment | Post-anesthesia Care |
| Practice environment | Emergency Cart Medication and Equipment |
| Peer assessment | Medical Records and Documentation
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See the NHMSFAP accreditation standards, guidance and policies on provision of anesthesia care