Balance and Boundaries: Ethical and Legal Considerations When Terminating Dental Practice Employees Employee termination can be a difficult and sensitive matter, but there are times when it becomes necessary to preserve the safety, integrity and reputation of your practice. TDIC’s risk management analysts caution dental practice owners to... May 14, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Risk Management Essentials
Reduce Dental Employee Turnover with Improved Hiring, Onboarding Employee termination can be a difficult and sensitive matter. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts counsel that it’s better to mitigate the risks associated with termination with an emphasis on hiring and retaining high quality employees. May 10, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Brushing Aside Politics: Keep Your Dental Office Free of Political Discussions Impassioned political debates can create an uncomfortable environment for both staff and patients. Practice owners should develop a professional code of conduct prohibiting such discussions. February 29, 2024 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Considerations for Safe Celebrations this Holiday Season With a thoughtful approach to creating written guidelines and modeling appropriate professional behavior, employers can create an atmosphere that is both celebratory and safe for all. TDIC’s risk management experts offer sound advice to... November 27, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
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
Workers’ Compensation and Premiums: What You Need to Know TDIC, like other insurance companies, utilizes a formula that includes type of work and payroll audits to determine workers’ compensation premium costs for their insureds. Learn how the payroll reporting system works, and how TDIC supports... May 16, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Insurance 101 Risk Management Essentials
Positive communication in the dental practice reduces risk and improves outcomes A breakdown in communication is often the underlying factor in negative online reviews, lawsuits or complaints. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts explain how a confirming communication climate in the dental office reduces risk and share ways... April 28, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Haste, Pressure and Staffing Shortages Contribute to Costly Mistakes Identity or treatment plan mistakes can occur in any dental practice. Research by TDIC’s analysts reveals the most commonly occurring elements are referral slip errors, performance or production pressure and staffing shortages. Prevention... January 08, 2023 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team Risk Management Essentials
Where’s the Line? Define, Apply and Maintain Professional Boundaries Guidelines for behavior should exist when practice team members interact with one another outside of the office. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts encourage dentists to promote high standards of behavior inside and outside of the office by... September 01, 2022 RM Matters Employment and Managing a Team 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