Q. Can I still call out patients' names in the waiting room?
A. Yes, it is OK to call out the patient’s full name. For example… it is fine for the receptionist to announce in the waiting room, "Mary Jones, we are ready for your now". However…"John Smith, your dentures are ready is inappropriate". Thus, under HIPAA Privacy Rules, it is acceptable to call out a patients name, but not combined with particulars such as the reason for their visit. In addition, please be careful about the vollume of your voice when discussing a patient in the office, whether it be on the phone, in an operatory or corridor.
The purpose of this Blog is to share practical tips to help medical and dental professionals maintain regulatory compliance and safety in their offices. Key Topics: OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, NIOSH, ADA, compliance, regulations, standards, general safety, infection control, hand washing, bloodborne pathogens, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hazard communication, chemical safety, MSDS, gluteraldehyde, mercury, environmental health, air quality, radiation, latex allergy, ergonomics, and more!
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- Alcohol-Based Hand Rinses in Dental Offices
- Work-Related Injuries
- Safety issue........ hazardous materials
- It's Not Too Late!!!!!!!!....the NPI time is here ...
- Show Your Infection Control Practices to Your Pati...
- How Do You Clean Utility Gloves?
- Safe Usage of Dental Products
- HIPAA Privacy Rules
- Exit Signage
- OSHA Hazard Communication and Chemical Labels
- Do Not Over-Fill Sharps Containers
- Ergonomic Risk Factors in Dental Offices
- Dental Emergency Plan…………. Why????
- Use the Right Glove for the Appropriate Task
- Orthodontic Wires
- Where can you get a Material Safety Data Sheet?
- Glutaraldehyde Use in the Dental Office
- Dental Safety Glasses
- Confidentiality of Printed Patient Schedules
- No Eating or Drinking in Dental Clinical Areas
- Is this sterile??????
- Boodborne Pathogen Training
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