The Compliance Divas Podcast

Send us Fan MailNoted communications expert, Katherine Eitel-Belt joins the Divas for another great podcast.  In this episode, Katherine and the Divas discuss the importance of communication and team building activities to improve interpersonal relationships, reducing stress at work, enhancing compliance and increasing productivity.  Resources:Katherine Eitel-Belt - LionSpeak  https://www.lionspeak.net/Email Katherine at  [email protected]                                                 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

Send us Fan MailCybersecurity attacks on healthcare organizations continue to increase, and dental practices are no exception. Yet many practices underestimate their exposure to cyber threats and do not fully understand the HIPAA Security Rule requirements needed to protect patient information. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Debi Karr discusses the most common vulnerabilities facing dental practices, explains why they are attractive targets for cybercriminals, and shares practical steps every practice should take to strengthen security and achieve HIPAA Security Rule compliance.Resources:Debi Karr - DK Karr and Associates, LLC    https://dkkarr.comNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 for Small Business   https://bit.ly/4fAzusLNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Small Business Quick-Start Guide  https://bit.ly/4wsvMZvNIST Ransomware Risk Management:  A cybersecurity Framework 2.0   https://bit.ly/4g0dl8F Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Cybersecurity Guidance Material  https://bit.ly/4fAzRDFDHHS Office for Civil Rights - Quick Response Checklist for Cybersecurity Incident  https://bit.ly/4yKKywl                                                 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

Send us Fan MailThe Divas discuss how mental stress can affect job performance in Dentistry.  Recently, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released findings from its annual survey of U.S. worker attitudes on mental health earlier this month and Employees report being too overwhelmed to do their job properly. Mental stress is affecting job performance according to new research.  Employees report being too overwhelmed to do their job properly. In dentistry the mistakes due to stress could include: mistakes in documentation, infection control missteps, or medical errors.Resources:National Alliance on Mental Illness 2026 NAMI-Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll https://bit.ly/4mr2MxdOSHA - Workplace Stress  https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stressOSHA - Understanding the Problem: Workplace Stress  https://bit.ly/4eiA1R1                                                 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com

Send us Fan MailMay has been designated at Hepatitis Awareness Month.  In this episode, the Divas discuss types of hepatitis virus, signs and symptoms, as well as risks of transmission of hepatitis in dental settings.  Resources:CDC Viral Hepatitis https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/index.htmlCDC Viral Hepatitis Basics https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/about/index.htmlCDC National Prevention Information Network - The Latest CDC Viral Hepatitis Information https://npin.cdc.gov/pages/latest-cdc-viral-hepatitis-informationCDC National Prevention Information Network - Hepatitis Training   https://npin.cdc.gov/disease/viral-hepatitis/training                                                 https://www.thecompliancedivas.com