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 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 Do Dental Hygienists Spend Their Working Time? Assists dentists in determining the classification of hygienists as exempt employees. This is a very important status, and the classification is often misunderstood. View resource How Do Dental Hygienists Spend Their Working Time?
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
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Customize sample plan to describe how the practice complies with safe work practices, communicates with staff and more. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Dec. 2022 View resource Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
In-Office Vaccine Administration Resources Below are resources and start-up guides developed to help vaccine providers begin ordering and administering vaccines to patients. View resource In-Office Vaccine Administration Resources
Instilling Vaccine Confidence Learn communication strategies for ensuring demand for and promoting acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, plus review vaccination hesitancy talking points. View resource Instilling Vaccine Confidence
Instrument Processing Protocol Use this sample form to describe the practice’s sterilization protocol, as required by the Dental Board. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated May 2014. View resource Instrument Processing Protocol
Insurance Considerations for Your Practice Business, employee and other insurance considerations for your practice View resource Insurance Considerations for Your Practice