Have you experienced bullying in the workplace? “Bullying” and abusive conduct may include persistent, multiple, unreasonable incidents that offend, degrade, intimidate, or humiliate a person.
by Olivia Wann
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The key to having confidence in your compliance program is preparation. This article is designed to help you prepare for an OSHA visit. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. Tennessee OSHA is an agency of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In addition to Tennessee, there are other states who have OSHA-approved State Plans. (https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html)
The key to having confidence in your compliance program is preparation for OSHA audits. This article is designed to help you prepare for an OSHA visit. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. Tennessee OSHA is an agency of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In addition to Tennessee, there are other states who have OSHA-approved State Plans. (1)
Numerous dental offices across the state of Tennessee have been randomly audited. There has been much confusion and quite a bit of stress resulting. This article explores common violations TOSHA will look for, that we commonly see in dental offices in Tennessee. We hope you will find this information helpful in closing the gaps in your compliance program.
Millions of dollars are spent on costly HIPAA settlements due to violations and a lack of compliance. Overlooking risk can result in a security breach. Maintaining computer logs for HIPAA compliance is important.
Has your dental office received a phone call stating:
“My name is XX. I’m calling your office today to conduct your mandatory HIPAA Security Risk Assessment that’s required by the Department of Health and Human Services…” Learn how to avoid HIPAA marketing scams and protect your practice from misleading tactics designed to sell unnecessary services.
Modern Practice Solutions, LLC receives many calls about how to dispose dental anesthetic carpules and other pharmaceutical waste. Recently, the American Dental Association published “Stericycle Contracts: Read the Fine Print – Dentists Question Business Practices” in the June 20, 2016 edition of ADA News. Dentists now search for affordable waste disposal options to avoid costly contracts.
As consultants in dental OSHA and infection control compliance, we focus on promoting safe dental care and work environments. Preventing infection control breaches is essential in every dental office.
A dermatology practice recently faced a $150,000 fine after losing an unencrypted USB drive (also known as a flash drive or thumb drive). The device, stolen from a staff member’s vehicle, contained protected health information for over 2,200 patients. As a result, the practice not only paid the hefty fine but also agreed to implement a corrective action plan to address its HIPAA compliance issues. This case underscores the importance of securing sensitive data and avoiding costly compliance errors.
HIPAA is certainly not new, especially for lawyers and HIPAA-related challenges. Hospitals, medical and dental practices, and other covered entities have grappled with HIPAA for years. Ask any healthcare worker about the topic, and they will likely share negative feedback. Such responses often relate to ongoing challenges, including continuous training, extensive policies, documentation, risk assessments, and complex risk management plans.