Final answer:
A RDH, RDHAP, or RDHEF who fails to identify themselves in the patient record can be considered gross negligence.
Step-by-step explanation:
A RDH, RDHAP, or RDHEF who performs services on a patient in a dental office shall identify him/herself in the patient record by signing his/her name or ID number and initials next to the service performed. If repeated violation of this occurs it is considered:
a) Poor penmanship
b) A minor error
c) Gross negligence
d) A paperwork mistake
The correct answer is c) Gross negligence. This means that if a dental professional repeatedly violates the requirement to identify themselves in the patient record, it is considered a serious failure on their part and can be classified as gross negligence.