On October 11th, Governor Brown signed AB 679 into law, which will push back the CURES enrollment deadline from January 1, 2016, to July 1, 2016. CURES, which stands for Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System, stores Schedule II,…
In California, the Dental Board of California (DBC) Infection Control Regulation states that “sterile coolants/irrigants shall be used for surgical procedures involving soft tissue or bone. Sterile coolants/irrigants must be delivered using a sterile delivery system.” According to the Center…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is promoting tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th as National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 26th, the public will have the opportunity to rid from their homes potentially dangerous…
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…
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 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends, and many state dental boards require, that single-use, or disposable, devices be used on one patient only and then discarded. Single-use items in dentistry are usually not heat-tolerant and oftentimes…
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…
The July/August 2015 issue of OSHA Review, providing information on fluoride supplementation, is on its way. Look for it next week! Training Tip: It is recommended that dental practitioners balancing fluoride supplementation for patients to achieve maximum protection against dental…
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…
