Note that following information about the updated CDPH requirement regarding face coverings does not apply to healthcare settings, including dental offices. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last week that the universal indoor masking requirement will expire after…
On January 3, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a News Release, announcing amendments to its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The updated guidelines call for: Expanding the use of a single…
California Senate Bill 501, signed by the Governor in 2018 and scheduled to become effective January 1, 2022, requires significant change to permitting of general anesthesia (GA), conscious sedation (CS), and oral conscious sedation (OCS) for minors in the…
We want to wish all of our clients, vendors, coworkers, families, and friends a wonderful and peaceful holiday season and prosperous, COVID-free New Year. From all of us at OSHA Review, Inc., thank you so much for your support. We…
The Dental Board of California (DBC) recently sent out an email reminder to licensees, reminding them that “beginning January 1, 2022, all prescriptions issued by a licensed healthcare practitioner to a California pharmacy must be submitted electronically.” Under Assembly Bill…
Guidance on Infection Control in Healthcare Settings (Includes Dentistry) On September 10, 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) to streamline and consolidate existing infection control…
On August 18, 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Joint Statement from US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and medical experts that calls for a COVID-19 booster shot for all vaccinated individuals.…
On July 26, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a State Public Health Officer Order mandating that all healthcare facilities, including dental offices, ensure that unvaccinated personnel undergo at least weekly COVID-19 testing and wear appropriate personal protective…
The abuse and diversion of opioids continues to be a serious public health problem in the United States.According to a recent report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 49,860 opioid overdose deaths occurred in the United…
In early May, a cybercriminal organization named Darkside used ransomware to paralyze the Colonial Pipeline Co., prompting a shutdown of the 5,500 mile pipeline that carries 45% of the fuel used on the East Coast. This quickly led to a…
