Dr. Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, MEd, PhD, is an independent compliance consultant with expertise in OSHA, dental infection control, quality assurance and risk management. She is an invited speaker for continuing education and provides required training programs dental organizations, dental schools and private dental practices. She has held positions in corporate as well as academic dentistry and continues to contribute to the scientific literature. Dr. Schrubbe can be reached at [email protected]

Updated CDC guidance for healthcare facilities: What are the key changes regarding source control/masking?

On September 23, 2022, the CDC  updated its Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic  and revised the recommendations on use of source control/masks in healthcare settings. To best comply with the updated guidance, it is critical to have a clear understanding of the criteria used… Continue Reading Updated CDC guidance for healthcare facilities: What are the key changes regarding source control/masking?

CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 2): What is the current guidance for dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) who have been exposed to an individual with a confirmed COVID-19 infection?

(Editor’s note: We asked Dr. Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, MEd, PhD one of the WDA’s go-to resources for OSHA and compliance matters, to answer a question we frequently receive from WDA members. Last week, Part 1 of this blog series covered protocols for DHCP return to work after testing positive for COVID-19.) On Jan. 21,… Continue Reading CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 2): What is the current guidance for dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) who have been exposed to an individual with a confirmed COVID-19 infection?

CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 1): When can dental healthcare providers who have tested positive for COVID-19 return to work?

(Editor’s note: We asked Dr. Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, MEd, PhD one of the WDA’s go-to resources for OSHA and compliance matters, to answer a question we frequently receive from WDA members. Next week, Part 2 of this blog series will cover protocols for DHCP exposure to COVID-19.) Keeping up with the CDC changes is… Continue Reading CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 1): When can dental healthcare providers who have tested positive for COVID-19 return to work?