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ADDRESSING THE RISK MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF DENTAL PROVIDERS

Over the past several years many dentists and allied professionals have gained significant benefits and assistance in addressing liability and regulatory issues with our consulting services.  
Liability Issues
Dental Regulatory Issues

Advice from an experienced risk manager can assist you with:

 

  • Keeping abreast with up to date data on those clinical areas causing liability claims

  • Advising and assisting when an incident occurs that has the potential to cause legal problems

  • Giving proper directions when there is a direct threat of suit

  • On site consultations to audit all aspects of your practice in order to help reduce and address risk problem areas 

  • Explanation of the liability suit process 

Dental laws and regulations can be very confusing. Consultation with an knowledgeable advisor can assist with:

 

 

  • Answers to questions about requirements and penalties

  • Patient compaint prcedures

  • Lowering the risk of a patient complaint to a regulatory agency

  • How and when to report a board complaint to your liability carrier

  • Explanation of the patient complaint process

OSHA & HIPAA Issues
CDC and Issues With Other Agencies

Constantly changing rules and regulations require advice from a trained individual in these areas:

 

  • ​On site OSHA requirements review and training

  • 24/7 hotline to answer questions and/or discuss employee problems

  • On site OSHA training for new employees

  • Review of OSHA Manual

  • HIPAA requirements on site review and training

  • Onsite review of HIPAA compliance requirements

  • 24/7 hotline to answer questions or consult on possible violations

  • Full written reports after all consultations and training

Many additional regulatory agencies have requirements for dental facilities to adhere to:

 

  • On and off site consultations concerning CDC - Blood Bourne Pathogens rules

  • On and off site consultations concerning CDC - Infection Control protocols

  • Review and suggestions for compliance with EPA - waste water and medical waste disposal regulations

  • Overview of employment practices and policies with suggestions for improvements 

  • Review of State and Local health, fire, building and other codes and regulations with recommendations

  • Supply copies of all documentation and manuals as required

  • Full written reports after all consultations 

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