As of July 1, 2024, California employers are required to have a customized written workplace violence prevention (WVP) plan and to provide annual WVP training to their employees. Training must also be conducted when changes to the WVP plan are…
ATTENTION OSHA Review subscribers! It has come to our attention that two of the test answers in the March/April 2025 Training Document are incorrect. The answer to question #7 should be “e”, and the answer to question 9 should be…
Cybersecurity threats, such as phishing emails, ransomware attacks, and data breaches, are increasing in the healthcare industry, including dental practices. Regular cybersecurity training and risk analyses are essential, and required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to…
The flu season is beginning in the United States. Flu activity often begins to increase in October, peaking between December and February. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get…
The , formerly known as the Organization for Safety and Asepsis (OSAP), is sponsoring Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM) in September, asking stakeholders to support and promote dental safety throughout the month. The theme for 2024 is "Embracing a…
Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. In addition to the virus that causes COVID-19, there are many other types of respiratory viruses, including influenza (flu) and…
This is a reminder to all of our OSHA Review subscribers that the new workplace violence prevention requirements take effect July 1, 2024. Please refer to our previous blog post about the new requirements. Additionally, the March/April 2024 Training Document,…
Two recent settlements between the Federal Government and private healthcare facilities demonstrate the necessity for healthcare providers to ensure effective communication with patients who are hearing impaired. Legally, Federal Law requires healthcare providers to take steps to ensure effective communication with…
On June 17, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for the prevention of COVID-19 in children aged 6 months and up. Previously, the Moderna vaccine was approved for…
In the wake of the Russian attacks against Ukraine, the American Dental Association (ADA) published an article in ADA News advising dentists to be on alert for cyberattacks. This article follows a joint warning issued by the US Cybersecurity and…
