Misclassifying Contracted Employees Puts Your Dental Practice at Risk Properly classifying contracted employees is essential to maintaining compliance with workers' compensation regulations, protecting employees and safeguarding your practice from potential liabilities. Work closely with your local TDIC advisor... October 30, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Insurance 101
What About Political Discussions in the Dental Practice? The discussions and debates during and after election season can impede productivity and create potential risks, but practice owners can take the lead by asking patients and staff to leave political discussions at the door. Establish boundaries... September 10, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Hostility in the Dental Practice May Escalate if Left Unchecked Dental professionals deserve a working environment that is free from hostility, and practice leaders can foster a culture of respect and clear communication. Learn how to address confrontational patients or employees to keep negative experiences... May 31, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Balance and Boundaries: Ethical and Legal Considerations When Terminating Dental Practice Employees Employee termination can be a difficult and sensitive matter, but there are times when it becomes necessary to preserve the safety, integrity and reputation of your practice. TDIC’s risk management analysts caution dental practice owners to... May 14, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Risk Management Essentials
Reduce Dental Employee Turnover with Improved Hiring, Onboarding Employee termination can be a difficult and sensitive matter. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts counsel that it’s better to mitigate the risks associated with termination with an emphasis on hiring and retaining high quality employees. May 10, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Depend on Staff to Manage Patients? Educate Them First. Providing top-notch dental care takes the contribution of each team member, but if practice owners fail to educate the team on their roles, responsibilities and limitations, experiences can quickly turn negative and create potential professional... March 08, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Risk Management Essentials
In Doubt About How to Handle a Situation? Err on the Side of Caution. While TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line is a service that’s helped thousands of dentists seeking guidance on handling difficult situations or crises in their offices, its analysts can also reassure dentists that they’ve done... March 01, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Brushing Aside Politics: Keep Your Dental Office Free of Political Discussions Impassioned political debates can create an uncomfortable environment for both staff and patients. Practice owners should develop a professional code of conduct prohibiting such discussions. February 29, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Considerations for Safe Celebrations this Holiday Season With a thoughtful approach to creating written guidelines and modeling appropriate professional behavior, employers can create an atmosphere that is both celebratory and safe for all. TDIC’s risk management experts offer sound advice to... November 27, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line Offers Guidance for Complex Practice Challenges Seeking specialized advice from risk management experts is essential for addressing the complexities of running a dental practice and managing employee dynamics. Collaboration with TDIC’s Advice Line analysts contributes to the long-term... October 03, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Health Safety & Wellness Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials