2022 Risk Management Seminar & OSHA Course
Seminar Title
Dental Risk Management Practices That Control and Reduce Malpractice Exposure
Presenter
Robert S. Thompson, RT, JD, MBA, LLM(DR), AIC, ARM, ARe, RPLU, CPCU
Course Description
This claim-based educational program begins with an overview of the current dental malpractice environment, including issues specific to the state of Wisconsin. We also discuss the main risk management issues related to dental malpractice including informed consent, patient and team communication, follow-up system failures, jousting, patient selection and adverse outcome disclosure.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Recognize the current trends in dental malpractice
- List the main risk management issues related to dental malpractice
- Name three risk management practices that assist in reducing claim frequency and severity
OSHA Course Title
OSHA and Infection Control in the Post-Pandemic Era
Presenter
Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, MEd, PhD
Course Description
The course will provide a review of the impact COVID-19 has had on dentistry by presenting updated OSHA regulations and current CDC infection control guidance for dental healthcare, including strategies for best practices to ensure the health and safety of team members and patients. The course will provide the rationale for compliance through an evidence-based approach consisting of literature and current events on prevalent risks associated with the delivery of dental care in the post-pandemic era. The course fulfills the infection control continuing education requirement for Wisconsin licensure.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the role of OSHA in promoting dental healthcare provider safety in a post-pandemic era.
- Understand and implement current CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of respiratory disease transmission in dental settings.