HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers: Overview of Responsibilities This is the first of four presentations created to train a dental practice’s privacy officer and security officer on the requirements of federal and state privacy laws and on their respective responsibilities. View resource HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers: Overview of Responsibilities
HIPAA Safeguards A discussion on HIPAA safeguards – what administrative, technical and physical safeguards are required to be implemented and how to determine if a safeguard is reasonable and appropriate. View resource HIPAA Safeguards
HIPAA Security Rule - A Summary The rule sets standards to protect patient information in electronic form. A covered entity must implement or address more than 30 administrative, physical and technical standards summarized here. View resource HIPAA Security Rule - A Summary
HIPAA Training Resources Here are four presentations for dental practice HIPAA privacy and security officers to learn about their responsibilities, and one training presentation that can be used in combination with a dental practice’s written policies and procedures to train office workforce (includes students and others). View resource HIPAA Training Resources
Hiring an Associate: When is the Right Time? Before bringing an associate into the practice, take the time to carefully examine the basis for this decision and evaluate the possible limitations of adding another dentist. View resource Hiring an Associate: When is the Right Time?
Hiring Associates Toolkit Associates may be classified as either an independent contractor or an employee. This toolkit includes information to help you determine how to hire an associate. View resource Hiring Associates Toolkit
Hiring Interns and Volunteers Employers should proceed with caution when using unpaid interns or volunteers. Most interns are considered employees in the eyes of the law, which means you must comply with wage and hour laws, including paying them at least minimum wage. View resource Hiring Interns and Volunteers
Hiring or Becoming an Associate Guidance for dentists looking to hire or become an associate. Hiring an associate will affect practice staff, the well-being of the business and the welfare of the patients. Take the time and research strategies prior to making any hiring decisions. View resource Hiring or Becoming an Associate
Hiring Temporary Employees Toolkit Short-term employees are considered employees by the State of California and require additional documentation. This toolkit covers hiring, paying and terminating temporary employees. View resource Hiring Temporary Employees Toolkit
Holiday Pay Frequently Asked Questions Identifies California laws and clarifies office policies and benefits related to holiday pay throughout the year. View resource Holiday Pay Frequently Asked Questions
Household Hazardous Waste and Small Quantity Generator Programs by County A list of county programs which allow small businesses to drop-off by appointment their hazardous and universal waste. View resource Household Hazardous Waste and Small Quantity Generator Programs by County
Housekeeping Schedule Customize form to comply with Cal/OSHA and a Dental Board requirement to have a written protocol for operatory cleanliness. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Reviewed Sept 2015. View resource Housekeeping Schedule
How to Conduct a Team Chart Audit Use this resource to audit charts to ensure financial integrity is being maintained by all people involved. View resource How to Conduct a Team Chart Audit
How to do a HIPAA Risk Analysis This is the third of four presentations created to train a dental practice’s privacy officer and security officer on the requirements of federal and state privacy laws and on their respective responsibilities. View resource How to do a HIPAA Risk Analysis
How to Pay Staff During COVID-19 Related Absence Covers how employers must pay staff during a COVID-related illness, exposure or quarantine, time off to receive or recover from the COVID-19 vaccine, or to seek a diagnosis. View resource How to Pay Staff During COVID-19 Related Absence
Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls Staff must assess annually the effectiveness of the practice's safety procedures and devices and consider safety sharps. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Immigration process As an international dental student (IDS) at an accredited IDS program, it is best to research and understand the process to obtain work visas in the United States at least 12 months before graduation. This section covers the various types of work visas applicable to international dentists who have completed an IDS accredited program in the United States. View resource Immigration process
Individual Training Documentation Form Use this form to document individual employee's annual training on the control of exposures to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Individual Training Documentation Form
Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ FAQ on infection control, other Cal/OSHA regulations, training, personal protective equipment and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Dec 2018. View resource Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ
Infection Control Information Resources This is a list of external websites with information pertinent to infection control at dental practices. View resource Infection Control Information Resources
Information Blocking Rule Q&A Learn more about the information blocking rule, which permits patients and others greater access to patient information. The rule is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, a federal law. View resource Information Blocking Rule Q&A
Information Privacy and Security - HIPAA, State Laws This PowerPoint presentation can be used in conjunction with the dental practice’s written policies and procedures to train staff on compliance with HIPAA and state laws. View resource Information Privacy and Security - HIPAA, State Laws
Informed Consent Forms Sample informed consent forms to aid in the face-to-face informed consent discussion between the dentist and patient. Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese. View resource Informed Consent Forms
Informed Refusal for Hepatitis B Vaccination Document employee’s refusal of employer's offer of the Hepatitis B vaccination on this form which has mandated language. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Informed Refusal for Hepatitis B Vaccination
Informed Refusal Form Informed Refusal of Treatment to be signed by patient, provider and witness to document the discussion between the patient and provider on risks of declining recommended treatment. View resource Informed Refusal Form