Employers prohibited from requiring COVID-19 antibody testing in the workplace The EEOC has prohibited employers from requiring employees to take a COVID-19 antibody test before returning to work. View resource Employers prohibited from requiring COVID-19 antibody testing in the workplace
Disinfecting the Operatory Follow these step-by-step instructions for cleaning, disinfecting the operatory. View resource Disinfecting the Operatory
Face Coverings and Disability Accommodations Although face coverings are required to be worn in California healthcare settings by individuals over the age of two, accommodations must be made for those individuals who have conditions that either prevent the use of masks or else mask-wearing is a significant impediment. View resource Face Coverings and Disability Accommodations
Age-Related COVID-19 Vaccine Mix-Ups Institute for Safe Medication Practices article on preventing age-related COVID-19 vaccine mix-ups. View resource Age-Related COVID-19 Vaccine Mix-Ups
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
Protect Kids with COVID-19 Vaccine Infographic Key information outlining the children's risk for COVID-19 and the importance of vaccination. View resource Protect Kids with COVID-19 Vaccine Infographic
Mandatory COVID-19 Booster Policy If you have made the decision to require your employees to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster, you can use the policy addendum below as an addition to your existing vaccination policy. View resource Mandatory COVID-19 Booster Policy
COVID-19 Booster Declination Form This form should be used in tandem with your Mandatory COVID-19 Booster Policy. View resource COVID-19 Booster Declination Form
Regulations and Orders Related to COVID-19 Vaccination At-a-glance review of current COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Dental practices must comply with the more stringent requirement applicable to them. Current as of January 14, 2022. View resource Regulations and Orders Related to COVID-19 Vaccination
Flu Information for Health Professionals Key information for health care professionals on vaccination and prevention of the flu. View resource Flu Information for Health Professionals
Dentist Vaccinator Training Troubleshooting Guide COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare View resource Dentist Vaccinator Training Troubleshooting Guide
Financial help for businesses Financial resources and programs for California business owners affected by COVID-19. View resource Financial help for businesses
Local Public Health Departments Orders Related to COVID-19 A list of local public health department orders related to COVID-19 vaccination and testing and to mandatory influenza vaccination which affect dental practices within their respective jurisdiction. View resource Local Public Health Departments Orders Related to COVID-19
About This Toolkit This toolkit was created to help dentists determine whether administering COVID-19 tests in their office is appropriate for their practice. View resource About This Toolkit
Face Masks for Children During COVID-19 Questions and answers from the American Academy on Pediatrics on masks for children during COVID-19. View resource Face Masks for Children During COVID-19
Step 3: Performing Tests It is important that the manufacturer’s instructions are followed, including the use of appropriate PPE, test-processing times, and test material disposal. View resource Step 3: Performing Tests
Step 7: Testing FAQ Find answers to common questions about testing technology and its potential in dental settings. View resource Step 7: Testing FAQ
Step 6: Maintaining Regulatory Compliance Dentists must adhere to license renewal, record retention, and other requirements related to the laboratory license. View resource Step 6: Maintaining Regulatory Compliance
Step 5: Billing & Reimbursement CDA provides the following billing information and FAQs to help dentists better understand their rights under AB 526. View resource Step 5: Billing & Reimbursement
Step 4: Reporting Requirements Dental offices administering waived COVID-19 tests are required to report test results within a defined period through the state reporting system. View resource Step 4: Reporting Requirements
Step 1: Overview of Testing In California, COVID-19 testing is within the scope of practice for dentists when used for screening for COVID-19 rather than providing a formal COVID-19 diagnosis. View resource Step 1: Overview of Testing
Training and Non-productive Work Time Rate Sample Policy Employers who wish to implement a reduced wage for employee training and other non-productive time may use this template to inform and document the new practice policy. View resource Training and Non-productive Work Time Rate Sample Policy
COVID-19 Employee Weekly COVID-19 Testing Tracking Form Employers must establish a method to track unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated workers for weekly COVID-19 testing. Use this sample form to track weekly testing. View resource COVID-19 Employee Weekly COVID-19 Testing Tracking Form
Religious Accommodation Request Form – COVID-19 Vaccination Use this form to document an employee's request for accommodation from a mandatory vaccine for a sincerely held religious belief. View resource Religious Accommodation Request Form – COVID-19 Vaccination
FAQs regarding State Public Health Orders on Required Vaccination or Testing of Health Care workers Get answers to questions about the state’s public health order requiring California health care workers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular testing. View resource FAQs regarding State Public Health Orders on Required Vaccination or Testing of Health Care workers