dental outpatient facility

Question 1

what is dental outpatient facility

Answer 1

oral health care services rendered within the hospital environment without the need for hospitalization

Question 2

created the 1st outpx dental department

Answer 2

philadelphia general hospital (1901)

Question 3

role of outpx dental service (3)

Answer 3

1. provide patient care activities including that of special px populations
2. provide teaching environment for dental students
3. make a suitable research for furtherance of px treatment & management capabilities

Question 4

Essentials of a dental outpx facility (5)

Answer 4

1. Good location
2. Good design and equipment
3. Personnel
4. Dental record
5. Referral

Question 5

design of dental department (4)

Answer 5

1. separate offices
2. mobile dental equipment
3. dental radiology room
4. dental laboratory

Question 6

imost important factor; determines the success and failure of the dental service;

Answer 6

personnel

Question 7

qualities of an ideal staff (5)

Answer 7

1. understands the objective of the medical treatament
2. capable of providing effective teaching to the members of the housestaff
3. completed a rotating dental internship
4. have had a formal training in postgrad science education
5. in case of a specialist, must be a diplomate of a recognized board

Question 8

staff of the dental department (8)

Answer 8

Dental Service Chief
- Performs administrative functions
- Represents and reports directly to
the hospital administration
- May be a full-time, volunteer or
contractual employee of the hospital
- May be a general or specialized
practitioner
GeneralandSpecializedPractitioners
- are dentists privileged to admit & treat patients
Dental Hygienist
- responsible for patient education & evaluation; provide technical hygiene services.
Dental Assistants
- participates in the delivery of dental services ; maintains an environment conducive to the optimal care of the patient. Secretary
- 1st representative in the practice of dentists and physicians; responsible for front office activities.
Insurance clerk and Billing clerk
- may work either in the dental office or at the billing office of the hospital; - responsible for the financial operation of the dental facility.
Office Manager
- manages the staffing, scheduling & other administrative duties; maintains the smooth operation of the dental office.
Laboratory Technician
- may be hired depending on the volume of prosthetic services of the dental office

Question 9

What is dental record (3)

Answer 9

1. Communication purposes among healthcare providers
2. Care framework of the px
3. Serves as legal documentation

Question 10

Interdepartmental communications regardingpatient management and treatment

Answer 10

referrals

Question 11

scope of dental treatment in the hospital

Answer 11

1. In-patients
   - Emergency treatment for patients with acute disease
   - Comprehensive dental - treatment for patients with chronic disease
2. Out-patients
   - Consultations & the usual dental
   treatment

Question 12

admitting department duties

Answer 12

1. expedites admission process
2. maintains accurate records of patients
3. generates accurate statistical reports

Question 13

types of in-patient admission (5)

Answer 13

1. elective admissions - px has a known medical condition that requires further treatment or surgery but may alter the time of admission for convenience (eg: impacted tooth, implant placement, complex maxillofacial procedures)
2. non-elective - casualty coming from the er (eg: facial fractures requiring reduction and fixation, injury requiring wound care, odontogenic infections requiring i&d, oral conditions requiring administration of fluid and antibiotics
3. direct admission - after speaking to a doctor, px feels the need to be admitted
4. holding admission hospital stay - observation admission; patient is under diagnostic testing; unless something shows up requiring another level of care, they will be discharged within 24-48 hrs
5. emergency - serious injury posing immediate risk

Question 14

categories of px entry

Answer 14

1. elective - treatment is optional, does not require decisive action at the moment
2. urgent - requires attention, but still under observation
3. emergency - requires immediate attention and action

Question 15

types of admission of patients

Answer 15

1. private
2. service
3. continuity of care - under treatment already but moved at home (domicile), paying or charity

Question 16

what to prepare for hospital admission

Answer 16

1. identification cards
2. list of current medications
3. necessary medications kept in a case
4. list of allergies
5. list of medical conditions
6. living will

Question 17

Patient information requirements of the Admitting Office (8)

Answer 17

1. doctor’s name & license number
2. clinical service concerned
3. admitting diagnosis
4. schedule of surgery
5. patient info
6. type of room
7. physician responsible
8. source of payment

Question 18

admitting privileges of doctors are based on: (4)

Answer 18

training, experience, competency, licensure

Question 19

patient selection guidelines for one day surgery (4)

Answer 19

1. px physical status accdg to ASA
2. reliability and compliance of the px and the guardian to follow directions
3. discharge situation - availability of guardian at home
4. age-consideration for age-related health problems

Question 20

ambulatory admission proces

Answer 20

1. px criteria is met
2. preoperative exam and evalutaion (cbc, sickle test, ecg, urinalysis)
3. doctor/dentist fill out info to admissions office
4. forms are given to the px before the procedure

Question 21

forms required of the px prior to ambulatory surgery

Answer 21

1. hospital forms (or, admitting, authorization, insurance)
2. patient info forms
3. medical history and phsycial exam forms
4. informed consent form