2024 Risk Management Programs
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE - INFECTION CONTROL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE
Presented by Lori Serna-Pate, RDH
Meeting the infection control needs of every dental practice should not be an overwhelming process. An understanding of the applicable laws, prevention techniques and a common-sense approach can produce a simple effective, ongoing program that protects patient and providers alike. A review of current research will provide a scientific basis for infection control policies. Understanding the required protocols and procedures that would be evaluated during a compliance inspection will be included. This course is designed to help satisfy the annual training requirement for MOSH compliance as well as provide infection control continuing education credits required for Maryland dental re-licensure.
Objectives
- List policies and protocols recommended in the CDC Infection Control Survey Checklist
- Understand the inspection process for infection control compliance
- List methods to protect patients and staff
- Prepare a post-exposure protocol based on current infectious disease tests and treatments
- Recognize employer and employee compliance responsibilities
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES- PRINCIPLES AND MYTHS
Carl Driscoll, DMD
Come learn from this internationally renowned clinician, educator,
researcher and author, who will share his experiences of over forty five
years in treating the RPD patient. This presentation will include many
clinical examples of situations, where the dentist is faced with an
unhappy patient due to existing conditions or complications from prior
treatment. In addition to these clinical cases, there will be
discussions on the treatment of the combination fixed and RPD patient.
Objectives
- Learn how to identify key components of successfully treating the RPD patients
- Learn methods to minimize unwarranted forces on the remaining teeth
- Learn to plan the RPD in conjunction with complex fixed treatment in proper sequence to ensure successful results
- Learn clinical techniques to make RPD treatment less stressful for you and the patient
ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Presented by Christine Wisnom, CDA, RN, BSN
This program will review the following topics: Maryland regulations regarding abuse and neglect; dramatic increase in the use of alcohol and drugs, resulting in escalating cases of abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic; signs, symptoms and oral manifestations of domestic abuse; timeframe, hotlines and required reporting forms will be presented. Screening questions are provided to enable practitioners to evaluate clients suspected or identified as suffering from abuse. This situation reinforces our legal and ethical responsibilities to our patients, the need to remain vigilant and the need to report suspected or identified cases of abuse and neglect.
Objectives
- Comprehend the ethical and legal guidelines for reporting abuse and neglect
- Understand the impact of COVI-19 on the escalating cases of abuse
- Incorporate the resources provided into their standard of care
- Increase their vigilance and reporting for suspected or identified cases of abuse and neglect.
DENTAL "CASE CLOSED"
Authored by staff of Professionals Advocate’s Risk Management Department
The importance of good record keeping in these litigious times cannot be understated. Poor or non-existent documentation can result in patient safety issues, as well as make the defensibility of any potential lawsuit problematic. This online course will review the principles of good documentation and offer some practical tips to help reduce your liability risk
Objectives
- Identify weaknesses in the dental record that can result in miscommunication and poor patient outcomes
- Understand the role of the dental record as crucial evidence in dental malpractice litigation
- Understand the role of
- informed consent in the dental treatment process
- Recognize how strong
- documentation of the treatment plan and consent process can prevent litigation