Risk Management: Empower, Protect, Relax
Risk Management: Empower, Protect, Relax is organized by Academy of Dental Learning and OSHA Training, LLC.
Published: March 2010
Revised: January 2021
Expires: February 2024
Description:
This new video course updates important risk management issues highlighted by recent malpractice cases from across the nation. The importance of complete and accurate documentation with active participation of dental staff members is stressed in the course. Through the use of actual case histories, the audience learns how to use risk management protocols in all phases of patient care. Course participants develop skills that increase patient satisfaction and at the same time protect a dentist from potential legal actions.
The video is in 5 parts and a handout supports the visual material.
• Part 1: Definition and Fundamentals of Dental Risk Management
• Part 2: Laws Dealing with Dentistry and Causes of Actions
• Part 3: Areas of Concern and Review
• Part 4: Negligence and The Standard of Care
• Part 5: Medical-Dental History and Record Keeping
Educational Objectives
• Define the dental record.
• Describe how to change the dental record.
• List items in the dental record.
• Describe how HIPPA, confidentiality and security effect handling of the dental record