The Compliance Divas Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Patient safety is the cornerstone of excellence in dentistry. Ensuring that every procedure is conducted with the utmost care to prevent patient is our #1 goal during each patient visit. Today the Divas will share some patient safety hacks that we hope you'll find useful for your practice.  Resources:   The Oklahoman Sept. 18, 2013 - OK says hepatitis C was spread at dental c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Compliance Divas discuss the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, KS and why dental professionals should evaluate their patient screening protocols to prevent potential exposures during dental treatment.   Learn the difference between active tb disease and latent tb, risks of transmission for the public vs. dental health care workers, and identify res...

Send us Fan Mail This year promises to bring many changes related to HIPAA compliance. In this episode, the Divas present three must have's for every HIPAA compliance program. Ensure that you have the basics in place in order to be prepared for the coming changes. HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/hipaa-security-rule-nprm/f...

Send us Fan Mail What's on your 2025 compliance radar?  This episode will help you "dial in" important compliance topics that have captured the Divas' attention and should be on your radar. Don't miss this episode, start your year off on a great start!                                                   https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

Send us Fan Mail Are you aware that dental professionals may be the first to identify victims of sex trafficking? Victims may come into the dental office as a patient due to oral injuries. A sex trafficker may also bring the individual in for cosmetic care to make them more desirable and marketable to their clientele.  The Divas will discuss what dental professionals should look for  and what dent...

Send us Fan Mail This episode brings to light how you can prevent pain, boost productivity and extend your dental career with evidenced-based ergonomics.  We interviewed Dr. Bethany Valachi of Posturedontics, an international speaker and author.  Be sure to tune in and learn how you can make your job less painful. Resources: Posturedontics: https://posturedontics.com/  FDI - World Dental Federatio...

Send us Fan Mail The CDC states that noroviruses, which can cause severe, but short-term illness are spreading throughout the country.   The Divas discuss signs, symptoms, and methods of lessening the incidence of this very contagious virus. Resources: CDC Norovirus  https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/index.html CDC Norovirus Outbreaks  https://bit.ly/4gA55tP NBC News - Why norovirus is so hard to kill...

Send us Fan Mail The Divas share their favorite podcast episodes of 2024. We also share tips on how to utilize the show notes for each episode where you will find valuable checklists and tools for safety meetings, morning huddles, and training new team members. What was your 2024 favorite podcast?   Compliance Divas website: https://www.thecompliancedivas.com/                                      ...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what phishing is and how it relates to HIPAA compliance?  In this episode, the Divas review what phishing emails are and how artificial intelligence (AI) is super-charging ransomware. Don't miss this short, yet insightful episode. Becker's Hospital: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cybersecurity/10-most-common-phishing-emails.html?origin=BHRSUN&oly_e...

Send us Fan Mail Is this new strain of mPox something to be concerned about?  Has it spread beyond California? Join the Divas as they unravel any mystery behind this new strain so you can continue to stay abreast of the latest information related to disease transmission. American Hospital Association: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-11-18-california-confirms-first-known-us-case-deadlier-mpo...

Send us Fan Mail Flying debris during dental treatment can cause eye injuries!  Listen as the Divas interview Dr. Peter Arsenault, a dentist who is a change agent for better eye protection for dental professionals and is responsible for a new, enforceable standard for eye safety in a the dental setting. Resources: OSHA Standard 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regula...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  ...

Send us Fan Mail 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/...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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/                                                ...

Send us Fan Mail 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/3...

Send us Fan Mail 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  htt...

Send us Fan Mail 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://orthodonticpr...

Send us Fan Mail 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_si...

Send us Fan Mail 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 infec...

Send us Fan Mail 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: CompDivas10 2016 CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Sett...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail  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).                                                  ...

Send us Fan Mail 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/3Z9h8IG NY Post - Dental officers laugh as they read cancer patient's diary  https://bit...

Send us Fan Mail 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://bit.ly/3yNfTEC   CDC Abo...