As the New Year begins, it is always good to review. The following list is a summary of the most important employer responsibilities related to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under OSHA. Examine workplace conditions to… Continue Reading Employer responsibilities and OSHA
In a world where more and more people and devices are connected to the internet, greater focus must be placed on security and privacy. While the internet has opened us up to a world of possibilities and global connectivity to millions, the very strength of the network – the speed, openness and access – creates… Continue Reading Managing cyber risk
Since 2013, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has required provider-to-provider digital communications regarding patients to be sent through encrypted communication. Initially, true adoption of this part of the HIPAA regulation was slow to catch on. However, with the increase in public awareness of the need for additional cyber-security measures to protect personal information,… Continue Reading Three things secure email can do for you
Not only can you use your WDAJ-Now 2.0 app to receive semiweekly updates on components, legislation, deadlines and much more, but you can now access information about the upcoming annual continuing education and networking event on Nov. 2. Registration is closed for the event. By clicking the icon in the lower right of your app… Continue Reading WDAJ-Now 2.0 event upgrade
The Wisconsin Dental Association office has received numerous calls from members looking for staffing agencies to fill a temporary position in their dental office. A good place to start is our classifieds, located in each WDA Journal and online: https://blog.wda.org/classifieds. Placing a classified ad is easy through our e-commerce site here: https://www.shopwda.org/product-category/classified-ads. Here are a… Continue Reading Temporary staffing resources
Fifty-four percent of adults living with a disability use the internet. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all websites are required to meet accessibility standards. Microsoft Corporation defines accessible technology as, “…technology that enables individuals to adjust their user experience to meet their unique visual, hearing, dexterity, cognitive and speech needs.” Accessibility refers to… Continue Reading Accessibility important for all websites
As a society we’ve been using insurance companies to help us protect our physical assets for more than 100 years. Whether it’s protecting our homes, businesses, cars or even physical well-being, we use insurance for everything. However, it’s only recently that we’ve begun to realize that our digital assets, and in particular our patient data,… Continue Reading Protecting your most important digital assets – patient data
Medical Protective and Professional Insurance Programs are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual Dental Risk Management Seminar. The topic this year is, “Ten Things I’m Concerned About in the Practice of Dentistry (And, you should be, too!)”. The seminar will be held on Sept. 15, 2017 from 8 a.m. –… Continue Reading There is still time to register for the Dental Risk Management Seminar
More than ever, people are using portable electronic devices (e.g., laptops, cell phones, tablets, e-readers, other “smart” devices) as part of everyday life. This trend will no doubt continue to grow as a result of technological advances and consumer demand. While these devices can be entertaining and convenient, they also can create challenges in the… Continue Reading Can your office benefit from a portable device policy?
Medical Protective and Professional Insurance Programs are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual Dental Risk Management Seminar. The topic this year is, “Ten Things I’m Concerned About in the Practice of Dentistry (And, you should be, too!)”. The seminar will be held on Sept. 15, 2017 from 8 a.m. –… Continue Reading Register now for 2017 Dental Risk Management Seminar