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…

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Quality of Care

Quality of Care Members HomeStraight Talk VideosMember ArticlesClosed CasesToolsResourcesExpert InterviewsMembers ForumMy AccountLog Out Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual dental board investigation.  This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Performance of oral surgery without proper diagnosis Areas of Impact: Quality of Care; Standard…

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OSHA: Workplace Safety/Health Violations

OSHA Violation 3 Members HomeStraight Talk VideosMember ArticlesClosed CasesToolsResourcesExpert InterviewsMembers ForumMy AccountLog Out 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. Workplace safety or health violation Areas of Impact: Regulatory Compliance; Employee Safety Case Summary: In…

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Dentist Ordered to Pay Employee 85K

Dentist Ordered to Pay Employee 85K Members HomeStraight Talk VideosMember ArticlesClosed CasesToolsResourcesExpert InterviewsMembers ForumMy AccountLog Out 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. Court orders dentist to pay $85K to employee fired for safety complaint…

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Mishandling of Employee Needlestick Injury

Mishandling of Employee Needlestick Injury Members HomeStraight Talk VideosMember ArticlesClosed CasesToolsResourcesExpert InterviewsMembers ForumMy AccountLog Out 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. Mishandling of employee needlestick injury Areas of Impact: Regulatory Compliance; Employee Safety Case…

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HIPAA: First Dentist Fined

HIPAA: First Dentist Fined Members HomeStraight Talk VideosMember ArticlesClosed CasesToolsResourcesExpert InterviewsMembers ForumMy AccountLog Out Disclaimer: Facts are based upon an actual breach investigation. This case is presented for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. Improper disposal of dental records Areas of Impact: Regulatory compliance; HIPAA compliance: Privacy and…

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