In an alarming new trend, people are seeking treatment for dental problems, such as toothaches, tooth abscesses and other dental...
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What To Expect When OSHA Visits (Part II)
Last week’s blog outlined what to expect when OSHA visits, from the knock on the door to the initial meetings, and ending...
HIPAA Audits Have Begun
There are few words in the English language that evoke such bone-chilling, stomach-churning fear as the five-letter, two-syllable word “audit.”...
Take the HIPAA Quiz. Are These Violations? (Part II)
With confusion surrounding some of the HIPAA Rules, this short quiz may help you understand some finer points. If you...
Employees Texting While Driving, an OSHA Workplace Safety Hazard
Employees Texting While Driving, a Serious OSHA Workplace Safety Hazard OSHA is calling on all employers to their employees safe...
Billing Company Possibly Responsible for HIPAA Data Breach
As a follow up to my previous blog on whether hospital-based physicians need HIPAA programs (such as pathologists, anesthesiologists and...
OSHA Updates and Streamlines Rules
OSHA is about to overhaul several outdated regulations and align some of its standards with those administered by other agencies....
Disposal Methods for X-ray Lead Aprons and Dental Lead Foils
We receive a lot of questions about lead apron disposal, specifically “How do I dispose of my “lead apron” or...
Veterinarians Can Prevent Occupational Asthma
According to OSHA and NIOSH, animal handlers, including veterinarians and veterinary technicians, have an increased risk of developing occupational asthma...