February 17, 2025, FDA Storm Proof: Plan for Every Possible Path
Disaster Preparedness for Your Dental Practice
Julie M. Brightwell, BSN, JD, RN, CPHRM, Director, Patient Safety, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides disaster preparedness recommendations for dental practices.
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Litigation Prevention for Healthcare Practitioners
Each day, healthcare practitioners weave together patient safety measures and other steps to mitigate practice liability. Our experts advise clinicians to reexamine seven areas of risk mitigation, including documentation, informed consent, incidental findings, communication, and artificial intelligence.
Nov 13, 2024
COVID-19 and Patient Safety in the Medical and Dental Office
As COVID-19 persists across the spectrum of healthcare, medical and dental practices must remain mindful of new variants, infection rates, vaccines, protocols, and resources.
Continuing Education INSIGHT Program
For healthcare professionals, keeping up with the changes and advances in your field is a lifelong challenge. The Doctors Company offers continuing education courses for providers, dentists, nurses, practice managers, advanced practice clinicians, and other staff across a broad range of subjects.
Dental Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Industry-leading malpractice insurance for dentists, including coverage for dental assistants and hygienists at no additional cost and coverage for all dental specialties.
Medical and Dental Record Retention
Retaining well-maintained patient records helps medical and dental professionals ensure continuity of care; protect against any future professional liability claims, licensing board complaints, and peer review inquiries; and can assist when responding to investigations by governmental compliance agencies and billing audits.
Defensible Medical and Dental Records
Patient records, which serve a critical function in healthcare delivery and routine clinical operations, can provide key evidence in the event of a professional liability action.
Medical and Dental Record Issues: Frequently Asked Questions
We answer questions frequently asked by members about medical and dental records, such as length of retention, how to destroy hard copy paper records, and creating backups of electronic health records.
Dental Board Action Case Study
This case explores the issues surrounding a misdiagnosis claim and outlines steps to help dental professionals avoid these types of allegations.
Medical and Dental Records Guide
Our comprehensive guide offers actionable strategies to help you safeguard and manage patient records.