Patients First: Guidance for Retreatment When an Associate Leaves the Dental Practice Dealing with re-treatment can be a difficult issue, especially when the dentist who originally treated the patient is no longer with the practice. Put patients first and document a business associate agreement to define expectations and... January 17, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Periodontal: Non-surgical Discussion and informed consent form for non-surgical periodontal treatment October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Periodontal
Periodontal: Surgical Discussion and informed consent form for surgical periodontal (gums and bone) treatment October 21, 2015 Informed Consent Chinese English Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Periodontal
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, timely communication about proper post-treatment care can prevent the incident from developing into a critical event. November 15, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
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