What level of supervision is required when transferring a patient of record to a nursing home for continued treatment by an RDH?

The correct choice indicates that general supervision is required when transferring a patient of record to a nursing home for continued treatment by a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH). General supervision means that the dentist does not need to be physically present when the RDH provides services, as long as the dental hygienist has been authorized by the dentist to provide treatment as part of an established plan.

In the context of a nursing home situation, patients are often considered to have ongoing medical and dental needs that must be addressed as part of their comprehensive care. Therefore, general supervision allows the RDH to continue care without the necessity for the dentist's immediate oversight but ensures that the treatment aligns with previously established protocols and standards of care.

The other supervision levels, such as direct supervision where the dentist must be present, are not appropriate for routine dental hygiene care in this context. The option for "no supervision needed" would imply that the RDH could independently manage the patient's care without any oversight or referral, which is not consistent with the regulations governing dental hygiene practice. Lastly, supervision by a licensed nurse does not address the specific role and qualifications of the RDH in providing dental hygiene services, which fall under the purview of dental practice rather than nursing. Thus, general