Upholding Ethical Standards When Addressing Prior Dental Treatment Approach instances of substandard work with empathy and objectivity. Gather a thorough patient history and concrete evidence before making any decisions and adhere to the ADA code of ethics. April 19, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Patient Selection: An Important Risk Management Tool Patient and case selection is an essential component of a dental practice. TDIC risk management analysts explain how being selective in patients you accept into your practice helps to avoid costly risks. April 19, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Risk Management Considerations for Older Adult Patients Special considerations are warranted for patients of advanced years, especially those who are medically compromised. Learn the necessary precautions to ensure they remain safe in your practice. March 29, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication 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
Who are You Treating? Verify Dental Patient Information to Reduce Risk of Wrong Treatment Performing dental treatment on one patient that was intended for another can yield calamitous results. Define and document the ways your whole office team verifies patient information. February 01, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Patients First: Guidance for Retreatment When an Associate Leaves the Dental Practice Dealing with re-treatment can be a difficult issue, especially when the dentist who originally treated the patient is no longer with the practice. Put patients first and document a business associate agreement to define expectations and... January 17, 2024 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Risk Management Essentials
Privacy Violations in the Dental Practice: How They Happen and How to Prevent Them A crucial aspect of HIPAA compliance involves preventing privacy violations. Risk management analysts offer insights into how privacy violations can occur, practical strategies for maintaining compliance and what you can expect if your dental... December 07, 2023 Content Type RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials
Medical and Dental Health Histories Play a Crucial Role in Reducing Risk Obtaining and regularly updating medical and dental health histories for every patient is a cornerstone of ethical and responsible dental care. Risk management experts have identified six ways that maintaining accurate health histories protects... November 06, 2023 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication 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
Your Practice Online: Mitigating Defamatory Dental Patient Reviews If you believe you have received an unfair or inaccurate review from a patient, follow the guidance of TDIC’s risk management experts to create a plan of action to address defamatory online reviews. September 26, 2023 RM Matters Patient Care and Communication Property and Practice Ownership Risk Management Essentials