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…
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…
Public comments submitted in response to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule are now available for public viewing. The proposed…
CE WAIVER EXTENSION: The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) released an updated Waiver Notice, dated March 30, 2021, to extend the continuing education (CE) requirements for California dental licensees whose active licenses expire between March 31, 2020, and May…
Earlier this year, in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults — United States, 2020, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations for one-time hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening to…
