A crucial aspect of HIPAA compliance involves preventing privacy violations. Risk management analysts offer insights into how privacy violations can occur, practical strategies for maintaining compliance and what you can expect if your dental practice is investigated by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Prioritizing job duty training over educating new employees about crucial office policies can lead to miscommunication and increased risk of misconduct. Minimize risk by documenting your practice’s employment policies, with resources from TDIC.

Effective communication and a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act are important tools to reduce risk and improve care for patients with special needs. One call to TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line illustrates how AwDA violations might occur.