The Compliance Divas Podcast

Mar 03 2025 199 ep. 23 mins 9
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Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations. 

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#199 Celebrating Dental Assistants Recognition Week

Mar 03 2025 18 mins  
Celebrating dental assistants is very special because assistants play a crucial role in ensuring patients' oral health, comfort and safety. Recognizing their hard work and dedication shines a light on the vital contributions they make to dentistry. Join the Divas as they celebrate Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA. Resources: Dental Assisting National Board https://danb.orgThe D

#198 Clean Like a Pro: Tips for Selecting Surface Disinfectants

Feb 26 2025 21 mins  
Proper surface disinfection is an important component of patient safety and minimizing disease transmission in dental settings. Not only is it discussed in the CDC Guidelines, it's also required under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Listen in and ensure your products and processes are up to date. Resources: CDC - Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings

#197 5 Things Dental Teams Need to Know About Current Measles Outbreaks

Feb 19 2025 18 mins  
In this episode the Compliance Divas discuss the most recent outbreak of Measles in TX. The cases continue to grow in numbers, and dental teams could be at risk of infection. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this highly contagious respiratory illness, the serious complications from measles infections, especially to pregnant women and what we can do to stay informed about outbr

#196 Patient Safety Hacks - What You May be Overlooking

Feb 12 2025 21 mins  
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 clinic htt

#195 Infection Control Alert - Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas

Feb 05 2025 21 mins  
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 resour

#194 HIPAA Must Haves for 2025

Jan 29 2025 18 mins  
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/factshe

#193 Hot Compliance Topics for 2025

Jan 22 2025 21 mins  
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

#192 What Dental Professionals Need to Know About Human Trafficking

Jan 15 2025 20 mins  
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 dental

#191 Dentistry Doesn't Have to Be a Pain

Jan 08 2025 33 mins  
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 Federation -

#190 Noroviruses are Spreading Rapidly - What Dental Teams Need to Know

Dec 31 2024 11 mins  
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.htmlCDC Norovirus Outbreaks https://bit.ly/4gA55tPNBC News - Why norovirus is so hard to kill: Here'