Intro Dental practices in Oklahoma must follow strict infection control standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. One of the most important components of these requirements is routine sterilizer monitoring using biological indicators (spore tests). This guide explains exactly…
The Idaho State Board of Dentistry recommends that their members follow the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health- Care Settings. In reference to sterilizer monitoring, the CDC guidelines state: “Monitor sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological…
CDC Issues Official Health Advisory Concerning Need to Improve Procedures for Processing Reusable Medical Devices for Reuse On September 11, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Official Health Advisory to healthcare facilities on the…
On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission issued its FCC Declaratory Ruling and Order clarifying requirements under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The Ruling, which took effect immediately, enhances consumer protections from unwanted calls and text messages to cell…
Federal OSHA recently issued an updated resource on properly maintaining eyewash stations in the workplace, addressing the issue of potentially contaminated source water in eyewash stations. Stagnant water or untreated water is more likely to contain hazardous organisms that can damage…
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is rolling out a new online program that will revolutionize the way dental licensees and license applicants do business. The online program is called BreEZe, which is DCA’s new licensing and enforcement system…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides valuable online resources and information on proper hand hygiene in healthcare settings. Educational materials include interactive training for employees, an overview of hand hygiene, CDC guidelines, materials for patients, etc. Additionally,…
The Dental Board of California (DBC) issued an alert to California dentists whose license/permit expire in August 2015. The renewal notices were mailed in envelopes with an incorrect return address, which stated the Bureau of Automotive Repair instead of the…
With the new California Paid Sick Leave requirements taking effect on July 1, the California Division of Industrial Relations has updated the wage order notice that must be given to all new employees. The updated notice is available LC_2810 5…
Dental offices must permit people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto their premises. The federal Americans with Disability Act (AwDA) defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with…
