What happens when WISHA walks in? It’s no secret that WISHA inspectors are investigating dental offices throughout the state at record numbers. More dental offices were randomly selected for a WISHA inspection in the first three months of this year than were randomly inspected in 2008 and 2009 combined. And, according to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the folks from Labor and Industries who do the inspecting), they’re not done yet. Being ready when the inspector walks through y our door is crucial. Each regulation has a different mandate and a variety of rules and making sure you’re in compliance can be confusing and frustrating. HARRISBIOMEDICAL has been helping dentists navigate the compliance maze for years. In times like these a call to the “Compliance Company” is a good first step. HARRISBIOMEDICAL
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As one of the country’s leading dental compliance firms since 1989, HARRISBIOMEDICAL™ provides the full range of compliance services including preparation of your written programs, WISHA, HIPAA, AND BLS/CPR staff training, free facility compliance reviews, answers your questions, and expert hands-on support.
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WISHA programs and staff training I think Dr. Weiler needs to handle this one.
HIPAA programs and staff training I’m not sure that’s what HIPAA had in mind,
1st Aid / BLS CPR staff training
Yes, Chrissie, I’d call that a needlestick. ©
Telephone: 866-548-2468 ** FAX: 206-575-8177 ** www.harrisbiomedical.net ** info@harrisbiomedical.net Washington Academy of General Dentistry • Issue 28 • 2012 • www.washingtonagd.org • 23