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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

CDC Core Infection Control Guidelines

CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings

CDC Cover Your Cough Poster

CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities 2008

CDC Guidelines on HBV Vaccination

CDC Guidelines on Work Restrictions pages 8-9

CDC Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings 2002

CDC Infection Prevention Checklist Form

CDC MERS Poster

CDC Recommendation on Approach to Infection Control Breach

CDC Summary of Infection Practices in Dental Settings 2016

FDA Guidance on Reprocessing of Reusable Items

USPHS Dental Hand-piece Sterilization

WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene

CDC Travel Advisory Poster

OSHA Compliance Standards & Guidelines

Federal OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

Federal OSHA Safety Poster

Federal OSHA Sharps Injury Prevention Standard

OSHA Brief on labels and Pictograms

OSHA Brief on Safety Data Sheets

OSHA Factsheet on Record-keeping

OSHA Factsheet on Tracking of Workplace Injuries

OSHA Factsheet on Workplace Violence

OSHA Factsheet on Emergency Exit Routes

OSHA Factsheet on Emergency Fire Safety

OSHA First Aid Best Practices

OSHA Guidance on Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations

OSHA Guidelines on Workplace Violence in Health Care Setting

OSHA PPE Factsheet

OSHA Poster on Cleaning Chemicals

Sharps Injury Prevention Standard

HIPAA Rules & Guidelines

Breach Notification Rule 2009

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

Section 1557 Summary

Regulatory Compliance Web Links

Infection Prevention and Control Resource Web Links:

CDC Dental Check Mobile App
CDC Infection Prevention and Control in Dental Settings
CDC Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers and 2018-2019 Information for Health Care Professionals
- https://www.cdc.gov/flu/healthcareworkers.htm
- https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/health-care-professionals.htm
CDC Vaccine information for Health Care Providers/Professionals
CDC Vaccine Preventable Adult Diseases
CDC Travelers Health Infectious Diseases Directory
Subscribe to CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Donning Personal Protective Equipment Sequence

OSHA Web Links:

HIPAA Resources and Web Links:

Employment Law Resources and Department of Labor Web Links: