TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line Offers Guidance for Complex Practice Challenges Seeking specialized advice from risk management experts is essential for addressing the complexities of running a dental practice and managing employee dynamics. Collaboration with TDIC’s Advice Line analysts contributes to the long-term... October 03, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Health Safety & Wellness Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Minimize Risk of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Through Education and Planning To be compliant with state and OSHA standards, dental practices are required to train any team member who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. TDIC has resources available to support your practice in achieving compliance. July 11, 2022 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Health Safety & Wellness Risk Management Essentials
COVID-19 and Informed Consent: What You Need To Know Many calls to TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line concern informed consent and communicating any risks of contracting COVID-19 in a dental setting. Learn more about which informed consent forms are sufficient today and how a signed form can... September 01, 2020 RM Matters Health Safety & Wellness Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Returning to Work: A Compassionate Approach To Staff Well-Being The COVID-19 pandemic has instilled feelings of stress, anxiety and fear in many dental professionals. Learn how to address staff who may be returning to work with significant anxiety and unease over their own health and safety, financial worries... August 06, 2020 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Health Safety & Wellness Risk Management Essentials
Seeking Guidance and Finding Focus in Times of Distraction and Distress The combination of clinical concerns, business uncertainties and economic pressures can lead to overwhelming feelings of anger, fear, disillusion and grief. Dentists are connected to a network of peers, as well as specialized experts, who can... July 01, 2020 RM Matters Health Safety & Wellness Risk Management Essentials
To Treat or Not To Treat? Unvaccinated Patients Create Ethical Dilemmas The return of measles raises questions about the ethical and legal obligation to treat patients who may put others at risk. Learn whether dental practices can and should refuse to treat unvaccinated patients. August 01, 2019 RM Matters Health Safety & Wellness Patient Care and Communication
Depression Screening: Not a Legal Obligation, but an Ethical One What should concerned practice owners do when patients or employees exhibit signs of depression, suicidal thoughts or self-harm? While mental health is outside of a dental professional’s clinical scope, there is an ethical obligation to... May 01, 2019 RM Matters Health Safety & Wellness Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials