Patient safety is the cornerstone of excellence in dentistry. Ensuring that every procedure is conducted with the utmost care to prevent patient is our #1 goal during each patient visit. Today the Divas will share some patient safety hacks that we hope you'll find useful for your practice.

Resources:

• The Oklahoman Sept. 18, 2013 - OK says hepatitis C was spread at dental clinic https://bit.ly/4hsbCY9
• Law & Crime - Dec. 12, 2024, Multi-tasking for profit: Family sues oral surgeon after teen son dies during routing wisdom tooth procedure https://bit.ly/3QgRaNT
• KIRO News 7 Nov. 3, 2023 - Piercy County dentist suspended after patient dies allegedly from procedure https://bit.ly/43dIVdp
• MedPro Group June 4, 2024 - Patient Sues Dentist After Refusing X-Rays - Case study https://bit.ly/3WVIOPB
• Safco Dental Supply Blog - 5 Common Dental Equipment Mistakes & How to Prevent Them https://bit.ly/41oTNnr

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In this episode, the Compliance Divas discuss the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, KS and why dental professionals should evaluate their patient screening protocols to prevent potential exposures during dental treatment. Learn the difference between active tb disease and latent tb, risks of transmission for the public vs. dental health care workers, and identify resources for additional information regarding tuberculosis.

Resources:

• US News and World Report – Kansas: TB Outbreak is Largest in History. CDC: No It’s Not https://bit.ly/4hoGEQB
• Time Magazine - The Tuberculosis Outbreak in KS is Alarming. Here's What the CDC Has to Say https://bit.ly/3CERNxF
• CDC Tuberculosis - https://www.cdc.gov/tb/index.html
• CDC MMWR Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis 2021-2022 https://bit.ly/4aMUOZx
• CDC Signs and Symptoms of Tuberculosis https://bit.ly/4gqXwov
• City of Long Beach, CA Press Release May 2024 - Localized TB Outbreak https://bit.ly/3wF5Os1
• CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings - 2003 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf

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This year promises to bring many changes related to HIPAA compliance. In this episode, the Divas present three must have's for every HIPAA compliance program. Ensure that you have the basics in place in order to be prepared for the coming changes.

• HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/hipaa-security-rule-nprm/factsheet/index.html
• Guidance on Risk Analysis: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/guidance/guidance-risk-analysis/index.html

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