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Risk Management/TDIC

Ransomware on the Rise: Steps To Protect Your Practice and Systems From Cyber Disruption

When a cyberattack hits, your practice comes to a screeching halt. A compromised system can mean no access to schedules, billing or patient records. Learn how to proactively protect your systems, prevent cyber incidents and responsibly respond to a ransomware attack.

October 1, 2021 |News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Saving time and staying safe with paperless documentation

Analysts who answer The Dentists Insurance Company’s Risk Management Advice Line field thousands of calls about practice challenges — many of which are related to navigating paper and digital documents.

September 2, 2021 |News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Workers’ compensation: Proper reporting protocols protect your practice and employees

How does your practice navigate unpredictable times? Beyond the challenges of the past year, dentists often face incidents they can’t anticipate or prevent. But they can be prepared and choose how they respond. Reporting every incident, accommodating modified duties and reducing return-to-work risks are important steps.

June 2, 2021 |News Articles, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Treating elderly patients: Minimize risk with informed consent and updated health history

Dental professionals face a number of challenges in securing consent for oral care, but there are specific consent and documentation considerations when caring for older adults.

May 4, 2021 |News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

Handling conflicts with confidence: Tools to reduce tension and risk

In 2020 alone, The Dentists Insurance Company’s Risk Management Advice Line received 18,018 calls from dentists seeking support to navigate practice challenges. It’s a number that illustrates the myriad conflicts dentists navigate today as well as the need for tools to help them de-escalate potential crises. 

April 5, 2021 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

Practice website accessibility: A new wave of AwDA litigation

There’s a rising wave of litigation based on violations of the Americans with Disability Act. In addition to “drive by” lawsuits grounded in physical barriers to access, “click by” lawsuits are being filed in increasing numbers.

March 4, 2021 |News Articles, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Hostility in the workplace escalates if left unchecked

During this challenging year, stress levels have often been high and patience very low. Regardless of these external stressors or how different individuals manage their frustrations, dental professionals deserve a working environment that is free from hostile interactions. 

December 1, 2020 |News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

Political discussions: Create workplace boundaries to reduce tension

The discussions and debates that seem inescapable during and after election season can impede productivity and create potential risks, but practice owners can take the lead by asking patients and staff to leave political discussions at the door. Establish boundaries and de-escalate tension to minimize conflicts.

October 30, 2020 |News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

Business controls reduce employee theft

Being the victim of theft is bad enough, but when that theft is perpetrated by a trusted member of your dental team, it’s especially harrowing. Unfortunately, theft within dental practices is surprisingly common and it’s on the rise. One of the most common types of theft in the dental office is staff embezzlement.

October 5, 2020 |News Articles, Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC

COVID-19 and Informed Consent: What You Need To Know

Many calls to TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line concern informed consent and communicating any risks of contracting COVID-19 in a dental setting. Learn more about which informed consent forms are sufficient today and how a signed form can be your first line of defense when facing a professional liability claim.

September 1, 2020 |News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

Speak Up! Open Communication Strengthens Employee Bonds

The art of communication is the language of leadership. In the dental office, open communication between practice owners and staff ensures an efficient workplace, reduces employee turnover, improve job satisfaction and helps mitigate potential employment-related claims.

May 1, 2020 |News Articles, Risk Management/TDIC

Keeping office payments safe and secure

Countless protections are in place to safeguard our private financial data. In the dental office, data encryption, anti-virus software and firewalls are the go-to preventative measures, not to mention the classic lock-and-key methods for securing hardware and other items of value. Unfortunately, smart thieves can, and have, found ways to outwit many of the most advanced security systems.

February 20, 2020 |News Articles, Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC
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