Culture of Safety
Safety for your patients and your staff is everything. Review these helpful articles to help your practice stay safe and compliant.
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How can we prepare the office to successfully manage medical emergencies that may occur?
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Complete the free HIPAA checklist from ADA Member Advantage endorsed Compliancy Group.
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Medical emergencies can (and do) occur in dentistry. A culture of safety can lessen risks.
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Use waiting room technology to help spread information on health and safety topics.
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Unused/expired drug disposal should follow a routine protocol in every dental practice.
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The Affordable Care Act may make translation services a dental office necessity.
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Collaborate on complex dental cases easily, securely.
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3 ways to accept contactless payments and 3 tips to do it securely.
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Dear doctor: it’s time for your six-month equipment safety check-up.