Positive communication in the dental practice reduces risk and improves outcomes A breakdown in communication is often the underlying factor in negative online reviews, lawsuits or complaints. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts explain how a confirming communication climate in the dental office reduces risk and share ways... April 28, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Post-treatment care crucial in foreign object aspiration incidents When accidental aspiration or ingestion of a foreign object occurs during a dental procedure, communication about proper post-treatment care can prevent the incident from developing into a critical event. December 03, 2018 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Practice Interruption and Mutual Aid Guidelines Information on mutual aid agreements and guidance in the event of a dentist’s disability or death December 01, 2015 Reference Guides Financials General Liability Patient Care
Practice Website Accessibility: A New Wave of AwDA Litigation “Click by” lawsuits based on violations of the Americans with Disability Act are being targeted at dental practices in increasing numbers. Learn what makes a website accessible, your role in compliance and how to reduce your risks. March 01, 2021 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Premises Incident Report Form for documenting injuries involving patients or visitors inside or outside the practice May 03, 2024 Sample Forms State Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana Nevada New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Documentation General Liability
Prepare Your Dental Practice for a Perpetual Wildfire Season Wildfires are now a year-round phenomenon. TDIC urges dentists to take time to prepare their practice for wildfires and other emergencies by backing up records, securing sufficient insurance coverage and making an escape plan. June 10, 2024 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Privacy Violations in the Dental Practice: How They Happen and How to Prevent Them A crucial aspect of HIPAA compliance involves preventing privacy violations. Risk management analysts offer insights into how privacy violations can occur, practical strategies for maintaining compliance and what you can expect if your dental... December 07, 2023 Content Type RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Property: Before and After a Loss Actionable steps to take swift and appropriate action that mitigates property losses December 01, 2015 Reference Guides Property
Protecting Patient Privacy: Do you know where your patient data is? In this issue of Liability Lifeline, Risk Management analysts offer guidance on preventing and responding to potential threats against patient and practice data. October 19, 2023 Liability Lifeline Publication 2023 Liability Lifeline Featured Stories
Protecting Your Practice from Cyber Threats While every company that uses the internet is at risk for cyberattacks, there are steps you can take to safeguard your data. January 31, 2018 RM Matters Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials