Dental Regulatory Compliance
Resources
OSHA, Infection Prevention, HIPAA, & Ergonomics
One of the concerns we hear frequently from dental professionals is that they don’t know how to or where to locate various OSHA, infection control, HIPAA and employment law and various other regulatory standards and guidelines. We have gathered key documents here that are downloadable or are links to various agency websites for additional information. Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list, and it also is not a state specific list.
For example, you may work in a state that has a state OSHA plan, rather than one that follows federal OSHA standards. Following the link to the federal OSHA site will enable you to determine whether your workplace falls under federal or state guidelines.
Infection Prevention and Control Standards & Guidelines
What to do and not do during a boil water advisory
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CDC Core Infection Control Guidelines
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CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
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CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities 2008
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CDC Guidelines on HBV Vaccination
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CDC Guidelines on Work Restrictions pages 8-9
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CDC Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings 2002
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CDC Infection Prevention Checklist Form
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CDC Recommendation on Approach to Infection Control Breach
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CDC Summary of Infection Practices in Dental Settings 2016
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FDA Guidance on Reprocessing of Reusable Items
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USPHS Dental Hand-piece Sterilization
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WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene
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OSHA Compliance Standards & Guidelines
Federal OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard​
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Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
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Federal OSHA Sharps Injury Prevention Standard
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OSHA Brief on labels and Pictograms
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OSHA Brief on Safety Data Sheets
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OSHA Factsheet on Record-keeping
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OSHA Factsheet on Tracking of Workplace Injuries
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OSHA Factsheet on Workplace Violence
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OSHA Factsheet on Emergency Exit Routes
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OSHA Factsheet on Emergency Fire Safety
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OSHA Guidance on Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations
OSHA Guidelines on Workplace Violence in Health Care Setting
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OSHA Poster on Cleaning Chemicals
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Sharps Injury Prevention Standard
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HIPAA Rules & Guidelines
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HIPAA Guidance on the Remote Use of Patient Data
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules 2013
Nation Institute of Standards and Technology Guide to Server Security
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Regulatory Compliance Web Links
Infection Prevention and Control Resource Web Links:
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CDC Dental Check Mobile App
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CDC Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers and 2018-2019 Information for Health Care Professionals
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​CDC Vaccine information for Health Care Providers/Professionals
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Subscribe to CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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OSHA Web Links:
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HIPAA Resources and Web Links:
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​Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) HIPAA Information for Professionals
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Subscribe to Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Privacy and Security List Serve
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Employment Law Resources and Department of Labor Web Links: