Posts by Lena Shore
Smart Communication
Burnout Versus Being Overwhelmed
Guest: Lynne Leggett, BA, FAADOM https://dentalcomplianceinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lynne-Leggett_Interview.mp3
HIPAA Random Audits: What’s New in 2024
You may recall the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is required by the HITECH Act of 2009 to conduct random audits of covered entities and business associates. Since that time the audits have been hit or miss—mostly miss.In 2011 and 2012, the OCR conducted Phase I pilot audits. The goal of these audits was to…
2024 Revised OSHA Fines
The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015 requires OSHA to adjust its civil penalties annually for inflation. The adjustments are made by January 15th every year.In 2014, OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations were $7,000 per violation. Ten years later, in 2024, OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations increased from…
Cyber Hacking: Schein, Delta Dental, and Aspen
Guest: Reuben Kamp, Founder and Owner, Darkhorse Technologies
Identifying Sex Trafficking in Your Practice
Why Communication Matters
OSHA Violation: Workplace safety and sharps disposal
Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual OSHA investigation. This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Case Study: Court orders dentist to pay $85K to employee fired for safety complaint Areas of Impact: Regulatory Compliance; Employee Safety; Whistleblower Case Summary: In order to save…
Do Your Clinical Notes Measure Up?
Guest: Dilaine Gloege, CMC Speaker and Consultant.
Single-Use Items
Filed under: Articles and Updates Guest Contributor, Jennifer Venturini, RDH, BASDH, CDSO, Graduate According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Instructions for Use (IFU) are required written directions which detail how to prepare, use, handle, store, and dispose of a medical device. Basically, the goal of an IFU is to ensure that the operator has…