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into how many instrument sets are waiting, how long they've waited, and whether your capacity is keeping pace. 4. Staffing flexibility matters. Rigid policies that disallow external help (temps, float pool) can turn a bottleneck into a crisis. 5. Don't let pride or denial hamper response. When problems
October 16, 2025
Infection Control
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to the ER, or your own GP and tell them what happened, and let them know it was an occupational injury. They'll treat the needlestick, draw the blood, your boss's Worker's Comp insurance will get billed for it.How would I get my employer's worker's comp insurance information though? Assuming they even
January 05, 2017
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was normal, on with the day I went. don't you want the patient to get bloodwork done? They are the one that can pass whatever they have to the assistant.you have to test her and pay multiple times. your out is if she...Because that is what workers comp insurance is for. Let them handle
May 29, 2014
Infection Control
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sending the bill to me, but what if the employee has insurance, should I just advise her to see her regular physician and have her insurance pay for it? Is this something that dentist ever have their workers comp insurance pay for? Sorry, im new to these kinds of things. Maxell Hi, The best
October 11, 2019
Infection Control
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unit is complete? I have always had at least 2 equal sterilizers in the office. Past several years two M11 Ultraclaves. ALso when it is a really busy day with 2 hygienists, you may need the extra capacity. Just like a 2 head compressor, great insurance against down time. (unless you WANT to take
September 22, 2015
Infection Control
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tested. And we know that is possible. More rare at the upper ends of the 14 days or after but possible. But we also know that some common sense ought to be used---ah, never mind forget about that. Never volunteer information to the government, LEO, or insurance company Or an Attorney, other than
October 02, 2020
Infection Control
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know whether the instruments were run through a sterilization cycle or not. They did go through a disinfection process where they were cleaned and dried and packaged. A minimally invasive procedure was performed. So the question is do you: 1. Contact the CDC, State Board, insurance company
April 15, 2022
Infection Control
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seated and if they happed to be unwrapped first, the instruments are set on the wrapping. Since Covid I have a air purifier setting in the room. While I lose patients for many reasons, lack of me taking insurance being the primary reason. But those generally come back, because I quote, I know your
January 17, 2023
Infection Control
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insurance, because they are not going to be able to work if they can't get the masks says Andrea Burton, executive director of the B.C. Dental Hygienists Association. Household Materials' Effectiveness Against 1-Micron particles. Thomas Talhelm Founder, Smart Air, Assistant Professor
March 20, 2020
Infection Control
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with alcohol gauze saying no one ha ever gotten something from a dental procedure! If she worked for someone like him, how would she know any better? First, check that your professional liability insurance is up to date, because this assistant is putting you at risk. Next, ensure that she (or anyone you
July 31, 2016
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by the Dr. and the Hygienists MP insurance. Hygienist was a IC. What your staff does not know can hurt you. Can't change what was done in the past and no need to be be upset about how things were done. I agree with the others that it sounds like the violations are too egregious to stay open. I'd
February 05, 2018
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