Compliance Training Update: Dental OSHA, HIPAA and Radiation Safety

Description

Join the dental team for this lecture/discussion-based class to learn the latest about Dental OSHA, HIPAA and Radiation Safety. This educational activity is available to attend on-site at the MAHEC Education Building in Asheville or virtually via live webinar.

Groups of attendees at host sites (health departments or offices) in the MAHEC service region can attend together via live webinar. Each participant must register individually and list in the "brief comments" section of the online registration page the location of their host site.

Target Audience

Dental Healthcare Providers

Objectives

Upon conclusion of this lecture/discussion-based educational activity, the participant will be able to:

• Related to HIPAA: Review basic privacy and security rules, uses and disclosures, the importance of obtaining consent; discuss ways to protect your facility and equipment and avoid penalties
• Related to Radiation Safety: Discuss the NC Radiation Protection Act, steps of enforcement, safety program topics and define ALARA
• Related to OSHA: Cite OSHA updates, the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, infection control practices, EPA amalgam rule, and the new Hazard Communication Program; perform correct waste disposal and maintain proper employee records

Faculty

• Sheila L. Brown, CDA, CDHC, CDIPC