Childhood Diseases

Of interest to us all in the dental community is the reemergence of some of the childhood diseases like measles and mumps to name just two. It is vital for all dental employees regardless of their position in the office to know their immunity status. This information should be gathered and maintained in a "Confidential Employee Record" and secured in the dental office.

One of the reasons that this is important is that we are all treating an increasing number of "Home Schooled" children. Please note that the parents of these children can opt out of vaccine programs and go unvaccinated as opposed to the children in public school who in most cases must show proof of these vaccinations.

This might put any dental employee who does not have immunity at risk. Under the OSHA general duty clause, this then might become an issue.

For any further information on this subject or any dental compliance/risk prevention issue please contact us at blog@dynamicdentalsafety.com or toll free (888) 669-8846 ext. 701