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OSHA AND PATIENT SAFETY
What is the purpose of OSHA?
If you are in the dental industry in any capacity, you know that it is protected by multiple regulatory groups to ensure that, in addition to employment, all employees and staff are able perform their duties in a safe environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1971 and the primary goal of OSHA has been to ensure protection against hazardous working conditions for workers. In this effort, a system of regulation, oversight, and accountability must be in effect.
The OSHA General Duty Clause is overarching and requires “every employer covered under the Act furnish to his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees” (29 CFR 1903.1).
How can True North Training and Consulting help?
We are an “in-office hand’s-on” training group. Because we are experts in OSHA training and compliance, True North Training and Consulting stays current on the latest information to help you achieve OSHA compliance. We bring our knowledge and experience to your individual workplace environment. Annual in-office staff training is mandated by OSHA and our approach to this builds team involvement and commitment. Additionally, we want to help you with your training needs and keep OSHA out of your business.
You have seen firsthand how OSHA requirements continually evolve and how the CDC, FDA, and various other agencies influence how you must manage your group. True North Training and Consulting specializes in guiding your office through these changes. Staying knowledgeable and up to date with OSHA requirements is a full-time job and True North Training and Consulting is here to help.
The management of dental businesses, organizations, and associations in the dental industry takes dedicated and knowledgeable staff and administrators. True North Training and Consulting can help implement and maintain best practices through thorough OSHA and Patient Safety training services by organizing, mentoring, and educating.
Here are some of the professional services that True North Training and Consulting provides:
Continuing education programs for associations, groups, and schools.
Audits and walk-through assessments of dental practices to identify areas for corrective action.
Customized one-on-one mentoring to navigate putting policy to practice.
Written OSHA, infection control, and patient safety program and tutorial.
Mentoring and support from a True North Training and Consulting expert.
Annual comprehensive and on-site staff training.
How do I make sure I’m OSHA compliant at my facility?
True North Training and Consulting offers on-site assessment of your facility with “mock audits”. Through mentoring we help create a culture of safety and accountability by identifying potential safety hazards and taking a collaborative approach to a solution.
The on-site assessment aids in verifying your organization has the proper OSHA safety procedures and documentation in place for compliance. All these components will give you the necessary tools and guidance for a successful OSHA inspection.
What makes us unique?
In addition to OSHA training, dental infection prevention requires skill and attention to detail to ensure that proper practices are implemented, maintained and enforced in both the patient treatment and central reprocessing areas. Bloodborne pathogens create a risk to patients and negligence in these practices can expose patients and staff to diseases.
The experts at True North Training and Consulting have dental industry experience in chairside and administrative roles. Specifically, much of the collective experience at True North Training and Consulting has been with training dental professionals in award-winning accredited dental programs.
Here are some of the professional dental infection consulting services that True North Training and Consulting provides:
Quality assurance and Risk Management to include (but not limited to):
Comprehensive Training in Sterilization and Disinfection
Dental Unit Waterline Maintenance
Sharp’s Safety
We provide customized services so no matter what your needs, we can work with you to find the best fit. Call today to find out how we can help. 208-409-6397.