May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic, life-long infections which can lead to liver cancer. Millions of Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis, and many do not know they are infected. The word “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by one of several viruses, which is why […]
Screening, Dental Devices
Dental Device Screening and Evaluation Forms In collaboration with the American Dental Association and the Training for Development of Innovative Control Technologies Project (a collaboration based at San Francisco General Hospital of frontline healthcare workers, product designers, and industrial hygienists to prevent exposure to blood through better screening of medical devices and equipment), the […]
Occupational Exposure and Dentistry
Occupational Infection Control in Dental Settings What constitutes an occupational exposure in dentistry? An exposure is defined as a percutaneous injury (e.g., needlestick or cut with a sharp object) or mucous membrane/nonintact skin contact with blood, saliva, tissue, or other body fluids that are potentially infectious. Exposure incidents might place dental healthcare personnel at […]
OSHA Violation in Albany
$28,000 Fine for Using Nonengineered Hypodermic Needles in Albany The Newburgh medical practice in Albany, New York faces a total of $44,800 in fines following a compliance inspection. This began in September 2012 by OSHA’s Albany Area Office. OSHA issued the medical practice one willful citation for using nonengineered hypodermic needles. Additionally, safer needle […]
Penalties, Altoona Clinic
$48,800 In Proposed Penalties from OSHA The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited an Altoona clinic for eight serious health violations involving infections that can be transmitted by blood. These penalties… Read More Additionally, Take a look at AMC’s infection control solutions. Moreover, we offer compliance solutions for HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and others. […]
Marana Dentist Disease Exposure
Marana Dentist – Potential Disease Exposure Former patients of a now-defunct dental clinic in Marana, Arizona have may have been exposed to blood-borne diseases. Unfortunately, these may include HIV or hepatitis B or C. Additionally, improperly installed equipment can put patients at risk. The equipment includes the tools used to spray air or water into […]
Rogue Dentist, Poor Sterilization
Rogue Dentist May Have Exposed 7,000 Patients The Tulsa Health Department is warning 7,000 patients of a local dentist’s office that they could have contracted HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C from poor sterilization practices. This rogue dentist may be in big trouble… Read More… ABC News Take a look at AMC’s infection control solutions.
2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard
December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication Standard OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). Two significant changes contained in the revised […]
Findings and Research, CDC
Research & Findings American Medical Compliance is always staying up to date with the latest research and findings from the CDC. Check back with us regularly for the latest postings that may affect your practice. Please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website. http://www.cdc.gov/ Visit AMC’s page on infection and disease control.
Solution for OSHA Compliance
OSHA has made new changes in 2013 with Hazard Communication Standards. Make sure you know what solution your practice needs to do to comply with these changes. Want to make sure you’re in compliance? We’ll provide you with a solution. Call AMC for a complimentary walkthrough and compliance check to make sure you’re practice is up […]
OSHA Hazard Communication Resources
Two new compliance assistance resources are available for employers to assist in meeting requirements of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. A new fact sheet (PDF*) discusses the training topics that employers must cover for the initial Dec. 1, 2013 deadline. By this date, employers must train workers on the new label elements and safety […]