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The Compliance Divas Podcast

Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann

Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.

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18:36

#185 Dental Burs, Diamonds & Rotary Instruments -...

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2024/11/28

In this episode the Divas discuss everything dental teams need to know about dental burs, diamonds, finishing burs, endo files, and implant files. The most import question to be answered is whether those items can or cannot be reused, after they are cleaned and sterilized, or are they single use items. The FDA has a lot to say about this in instructions for use and labeling. Learn what it all means.Resources:CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Control in Dental Settings ht...

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#184 Insights from an RDH and Former OSHA Inspector

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/11/20

In this episode, the DIvas interview Caitlin, a hygienist who served as an OSHA compliance officer for the state of TN. Caitlin shares important details about OSHA inspections, top violations and how important it is to be cooperative with an inspector if they come to your practice.Resources:OSHA Fact Sheet on Inspections https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/factsheet-inspections.pdfOSHA Establishment Search - Data on OSHA Inspections https://www.osha....

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19:31

#183 Insights from a Dental Equipment Repair...

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/11/14

When dental equipment is not functioning properly, there is costly down time and repairs. In this episode, the Compliance Divas interview Donnye Bucy, owner of Dental Solutions based out of Murray, KY. Donnye will share his insights on how you can best maintain your equipment and handpieces to save time and money.Equipment Checklist: /https://www.benco.com/benco-dental-u/article/how-to-care-for-your-dental-equipment-a-handy-maintenance-checklist/Dental Assistant's Guide to Dental Equipment Ma...

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21:18

#182 If You're not Testing, You're Guessing

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2024/11/06

Is water testing a chore in your office? Are you feeling overwhelmed because you're the sole person managing waterlines in your practice. We have the solution for you! This podcast will not only deepen your knowledge regarding waterlines but so will these tips.Solmetex Waterline Solutions. https://solmetex.com/water-solutions/ https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

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16:10

#181 The Often Forgotten "Splash Zones" - a Source...

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2024/10/30

What is the one area in every dental office that becomes highly contaminated that we don't usually think about? If you say "sinks", you would be right. In this episode, the Divas discuss splash zones and infection prevention and control. It's an eye opener!Resources:CDC Considerations for Reducing Risk: Water in Health Care Facilities https://bit.ly/3YJOJssInfection Prevention and Control Resource Hub - Water Management: Sinks and Drains https://bit...

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26:01

#180 Special Edition - New CA Dental Assisting Rules...

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/10/28

The California Dental Board has implemented new rules affecting unlicensed and Registered Dental Assistants in CA. These rules have a 1-1-2025 deadline for compliance and our resident expert, Leslie Canham, will explain all of the upcoming changes.Resources:CA Dental Board Statutes and Regulations https://bit.ly/4hgYsO5 CA Allowable Duties of Registered Dental Assistant https://bit.ly/4f0ATYiCDA - Licensure and scope changes will affect CA dental practices in 2025 https:...

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24:47

#179 Infection Control During Hurricanes

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/10/09

The devastating effects of Hurricane Helene is a sobering reminder that dental practices most have plans in place of how to prepare and respond to this type of emergency. Tune in to Part 1 where the Divas discuss the clinical aspect of dealing with a hurricane emergency. Part 2 will discuss HIPAA considerations. Boil Water Advisory Plan for Dental Practices. https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dental-Office-Boil-Water-Advisory-Plan-9-10-2024.pdfCDC Hurricane ...

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14:21

#178 2024 Hazard Communication Standard Updates

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2024/10/02

Recently, OSHA updated the Hazard Communication Standard, which became effective July 19, 2024. What does this mean for your practice? While there will be changes to implement, there is still plenty of time to learn more and prepare. This episode reviews the compliance deadlines and key updates.Updated Hazard Communication Standard: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/HCS_side-by-side.pdf https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

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19:57

#177 Are You in the Know About the Latest CDC...

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2024/09/25

Keeping up with the CDC's many changes to its guidance for COVID-19 has been challenging at best. And we have yet another update as of June 2024. In this episode the Divas discuss this update, the current status of COVID-19 occurrence as well as other respiratory viruses. Join us for a lively discussion about protecting patients and the dental team from respiratory infections.Resources:CDC Infection Control Guidance SARS-CoV-2 (6/24/24) https://www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/...

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22:38

#176 Computer Keyboards-Mice and Microbes

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Have you ever "cleaned" the computer keyboard and mouse in your treatment room? Likely it's contaminated, although barriers help, but CDC guidelines state that even barrier protected equipment like computers hardware should be cleaned and disinfected between patients. Divas Discount Code: CompDivas102016 CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings-Basic expectations for Safe Dental Care-Page 16-17. https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/summary/index.h...

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16:27

#175 Are You Putting Your Best Foot Forward?

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2024/09/11

Social media, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook and others have become very popular marketing channels for dental practices. Join the Divas for a lively discussion on what we should and shouldn't show on these posts if we want to promote the concept safe oral healthcare to our patients. https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

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29:50

#174 DICAM Interview with Dr. John Molinari

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2024/09/03

Who better to update dental teams on what is currently happening with respect to infection and control than, our friend and internationally know expert, Dr. John Molinari. Join the Divas as they ask Dr. Molinari about COVID surges, Fifth Disease, Avian flu and more as we kick off Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM). https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

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30:03

#173 What Happens When Ethical Dilemmas Occur in...

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2024/08/28

What happens when an ethical dilemma occurs in your practice? In this episode, the Divas highlight ethical and professional responsibility and how to avoid common ethical issues and how to mitigate them if they occur.Resources:ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Conduct https://bit.ly/3Z9h8IGNY Post - Dental officers laugh as they read cancer patient's diary https://bit.ly/476P3Ul https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

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18:09

#172 WHO Declares a Global Health Emergency. What...

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2024/08/21

On August 14th, the WHO declared a global health emergency due to the rising cases of Mpox. While this does not mean we heading into another pandemic, it's important to stay up to date. In this episode, the Divas discuss what constitutes a global health emergency, what exactly is Mpox, and how could it impact your practice. CDC Mpox Response: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/response/2022/mpx-trends.htmlCDC About Mpox: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/about/index.htmlCDC Clinicians and...

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16:52

#171 Hearing Loss - An Occupational Hazard in Dentistry

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2024/08/12

Did you know that the noises encountered in a dental practice can make dental team members susceptible to the development of permanent hearing loss? Learn which devices and equipment produce the highest levels of sound, and what does OSHA say about exposure to high levels of sound in the workplace. The Divas also discuss methods of protecting against hearing loss.ResourcesCDC/NIOSH - About Occupational Hearing Loss https://bit.ly/3SMCrMeCDC/NIOSH - Noise and Hearing Loss &nb...

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#170 Dental Unit Water Testing Made Easy

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Testing the dental unit water lines is a critical task in infection prevention and control. But how do you test? How often do you test? And, how do you find the time to test the waterlines? The Divas explore the new Fast Check 15 dental unit waterline test and explain the step-by-step protocol to make this task simple to perform. The Divas are joined by Brian Mergentime, of Solmetex, dentistry's complete provider of water solutions.Resources:Journal of the American D...

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#169 Say What? Tips for Accommodating Patients Who...

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2024/07/18

You likely have Patients who are deaf or hard of hearing in your practice. Mis-understanding recommended dental care can lead to poor outcomes. The Divas discuss patient’s rights, the dentist’s obligations, and effective communicate skills. The podcast will address hearing issues that can develop for dental team members exposed to noises in the dental office.Resources:Univ. of Washington Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology - How Are the Terms Deaf, Deafene...

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20:02

#168 Is Your Practice Compliant with the New Section...

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is intended to advance health care equity and reduce disparities in health care that may occur through discriminatory practices, or the inability of health care providers to communicate effectively with patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). In this episode the Divas discuss what dental practices must do to come into compliance with the changes in this rule.Resources:Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Strengthening Nondiscri...

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20:44

#167 Sterilization Monitoring Failures - Tips for...

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2024/07/02

Sterilization monitoring, known as spore testing, is a key element in quality assurance for instrument sterilization. Join the Divas for a lively discussion about protocols to follow if a spore test fails, comparison of in-office vs. mail testing, developing a mediation plan and much more.Resources:CDC Best Practices for Sterilization Monitoring in Dental Settings https://bit.ly/3L6HzXh CDC Breach response process document: https://bit.ly/3znzLxTCDC Patient Notification Toolk...

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#166 The Latest News About the Change Healthcare...

The Compliance Divas Podcast ·

2024/06/26

Earlier this year, Change Healthcare, a division of United Health Group, experienced a security breach that affected many dental practices in the U.S. The Protected Health Information of numerous patients was exposed in the breach. Join the Divas as we discuss how the investigation is progressing, and what dental practices need to know about patient notifications required by the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.Resources:Change Healthcare Consumer Support Page https://bit.ly/3X...

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