We’ve addressed this support question regularly over the years when dental offices inquire whether their surveillance system violates HIPAA compliance and patient privacy. Let’s explore the topic balancing HIPAA compliance and job safety.
by Olivia Wann
We’ve addressed this support question regularly over the years when dental offices inquire whether their surveillance system violates HIPAA compliance and patient privacy.
Let’s explore the topic balancing HIPAA compliance and job safety.
As many of you are aware, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final rule on April 23, 2024, banning the use of non-compete agreements. Dentists worry that their employment agreements with associate dentists may not hold up. As a result, an associate could potentially open a nearby practice within minutes and draw patients away from their former employer. How should we react to this ban on Non-Compete Contracts
Gel and acrylic nails continue to be popular in today’s world. This article explores the safety of gel and acrylic nails and whether these trends are appropriate for clinical dental team members.
by Olivia Wann
Gel nails and acrylic nails continue to be popular in today’s world. This article explores the safety of gel and acrylic nails and whether these trends are appropriate for clinical dental team members.
by Olivia Wann
Recently Walgreens was ordered to pay $205,000 in EEOC pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit. Evidently a Walgreens store located in Alexandria, Louisiana refused to let an employee take emergency leave to seek medical attention. The pregnant employee suffered with diabetes and hypoglycemia and was spotting. The store manager refused to let the employee leave until she found a replacement. The employee had no choice but to resign so that she could seek medical care. The employee miscarried that day. Walgreens violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.[1] Are you in compliance with state and federal laws?
Recently, Walgreens was ordered to pay $205,000 in an EEOC pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit, highlighting the importance of being fair to pregnant employees. Evidently, a Walgreens store located in Alexandria, Louisiana, refused to let an employee take emergency leave to seek medical attention
Are you confused by all the changes? Shield or don’t shield?
Most of us go through our daily routines without considering the possibility of a sudden emergency. But what if someone urgently needed a defibrillator? Would your AED be ready to save a life?
by Gracie Hogue
We all work from day to day without thinking of the possibilities of a dire emergency happening. But in the offhand chance that someone needs to be revived, is your AED ready?