SB 1159 – Workers’ Compensation Reporting On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1159, which eases the path to workers’ compensation benefits for employees who contract COVID-19, and increases employer reporting requirements in the event of a…
New Prescription Form Requirements Beginning January 1, 2021, prescribers of controlled substances must use updated prescription forms, which include a 12-character serial number and corresponding barcode required by Assembly Bill 149 of 2019. This information will also be linked to…
The flu season is almost upon us. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the US, they are most active during the fall and winter. Flu activity often begins to increase in October, peaking between December and February.…
According to the ADA News, Athens Orthopedic Clinic in Georgia recently settled with the US Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The settlement consisted…
The flu season is almost upon us. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the US, they are most active during the fall and winter. Flu activity often begins to increase in October, peaking between December and February.…
In a September 16 News Release, the US Department of Justice reported citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to a Massachusetts dental office for failure to implement effective occupational safety programs to protect employees. Reasons for…
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published a blog article last week that effectively describes the difference between respiratory protection and source control for…
Under the Ready Campaign, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated the month of September as National Preparedness Month. Nobody expects an emergency or a disaster to happen. Yet, emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere. National…
Dated August 25, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Consumer Update on FDA’s investigation of adulterated hand sanitizers on the market in the United States. In mid-June, the FDA began issuing warnings about methanol contamination in hand…
The due date for California employers to provide mandatory sexual harassment prevention to employees is fast approaching. By January 1, 2021, all California employers who employ five or more employees, including temporary or seasonal employees, must provide at least 1…
