In this episode, the DIvas interview Caitlin, a hygienist who served as an OSHA compliance officer for the state of TN. Caitlin shares important details about OSHA inspections, top violations and how important it is to be cooperative with an inspector if they come to your practice.

Resources:

• OSHA Fact Sheet on Inspections https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/factsheet-inspections.pdf
• OSHA Establishment Search - Data on OSHA Inspections https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.html
• OSHA Inspections, Citations, and Proposed Penalties https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1903/1903.3

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When dental equipment is not functioning properly, there is costly down time and repairs. In this episode, the Compliance Divas interview Donnye Bucy, owner of Dental Solutions based out of Murray, KY. Donnye will share his insights on how you can best maintain your equipment and handpieces to save time and money.

• Equipment Checklist: /https://www.benco.com/benco-dental-u/article/how-to-care-for-your-dental-equipment-a-handy-maintenance-checklist/
• Dental Assistant's Guide to Dental Equipment Maintenance: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-assisting/workplace-safety/article/16359418/the -dental-assistants-guide-to-dental-equipment-maintenance
• Dental Solutions Equipment Repair, Murray, Kentucky. http://www.dentalsolutionsbucy.com/

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Is water testing a chore in your office? Are you feeling overwhelmed because you're the sole person managing waterlines in your practice. We have the solution for you! This podcast will not only deepen your knowledge regarding waterlines but so will these tips.

• Solmetex Waterline Solutions. https://solmetex.com/water-solutions/

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What is the one area in every dental office that becomes highly contaminated that we don't usually think about? If you say "sinks", you would be right. In this episode, the Divas discuss splash zones and infection prevention and control. It's an eye opener!

Resources:

• CDC Considerations for Reducing Risk: Water in Health Care Facilities https://bit.ly/3YJOJss
• Infection Prevention and Control Resource Hub - Water Management: Sinks and Drains https://bit.ly/4eYXULe

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The California Dental Board has implemented new rules affecting unlicensed and Registered Dental Assistants in CA. These rules have a 1-1-2025 deadline for compliance and our resident expert, Leslie Canham, will explain all of the upcoming changes.

Resources:

• CA Dental Board Statutes and Regulations https://bit.ly/4hgYsO5
• CA Allowable Duties of Registered Dental Assistant https://bit.ly/4f0ATYi
• CDA - Licensure and scope changes will affect CA dental practices in 2025 https://bit.ly/48nuzY6

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The devastating effects of Hurricane Helene is a sobering reminder that dental practices most have plans in place of how to prepare and respond to this type of emergency. Tune in to Part 1 where the Divas discuss the clinical aspect of dealing with a hurricane emergency. Part 2 will discuss HIPAA considerations.

• Boil Water Advisory Plan for Dental Practices. https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dental-Office-Boil-Water-Advisory-Plan-9-10-2024.pdf
• CDC Hurricane Preparedness. https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/php/preparedness-and-safety-messaging/index.html

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Recently, OSHA updated the Hazard Communication Standard, which became effective July 19, 2024. What does this mean for your practice? While there will be changes to implement, there is still plenty of time to learn more and prepare. This episode reviews the compliance deadlines and key updates.

• Updated Hazard Communication Standard: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/HCS_side-by-side.pdf

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Keeping up with the CDC's many changes to its guidance for COVID-19 has been challenging at best. And we have yet another update as of June 2024. In this episode the Divas discuss this update, the current status of COVID-19 occurrence as well as other respiratory viruses. Join us for a lively discussion about protecting patients and the dental team from respiratory infections.

Resources:

• CDC Infection Control Guidance SARS-CoV-2 (6/24/24) https://www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/infection-control/index.html
• Subscribe to CDC Updates https://tools.cdc.gov/campaignproxyservice/subscriptions.aspx

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