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OSHA & INFECTION CONTROL UPDATES AND BEST PRACTICES
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 9:00 AM MST/8:00 AM PST
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HIPAA UPDATES AND BEST PRACTICES
THURSDAY, Oct 16, 2025 6:00 PM MST/5:00 PM PST
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OSHA & INFECTION CONTROL UPDATES AND BEST PRACTICES
FRIDAY, Oct 17, 2025 9:00 AM MST/8:00 AM PST
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Course Descriptions
HIPAA Compliance Made Easy for Dentistry
Cost: $50 per person (Billed via Burkhart account).
BRAVO Platinum Premier/Platinum Plus – 6 free seats; 10% discount for additional attendees
Platinum/SSG – 4 free seats; 10% discount for additional attendees
Continuing Education Credits: 2 Lecture
Cancellation Policy: No fee if cancelled 10 or more days before the event. No refund if cancelled within 10 days of the event.
Course Descriptions
This course is for all members of the dental team and is designed to educate participants on the requirements for HIPAA compliance in their facilities. HIPAA regulations require training for all employees in the areas of privacy, security, breach notification, patient rights, the inspection process, and expectations of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights, which enforces this law. In addition, attendees will learn about the use of consent forms, authorization forms, and business associate agreements.
Course objectives:
- Define Protected Health Information (PHI) and how to safeguard it
- Review components of the Privacy Standard
- Know responsibilities under the Security Standard
- Review the assignment of responsibilities
- Understand required forms and documentation
- Understand how to conduct a risk assessment
- Review business associate responsibilities
- Know required hardware/software components
- Understand security risks and how to mitigate them
- Define a security breach and know when/how it must be reported
- Be aware of steps to take in the event of a HIPAA inspection
- Understand your options if you receive a HIPAA citation and fine
In addition, attendees will learn about the use of consent forms, authorization forms, and business associate agreements.
Each participant will receive:
- HIPAA Compliance Workbook
- Detailed HIPAA Compliance Audit Checklist
OSHA and Infection Control Made Easy for Dentistry
Cost: $60 per person (Billed via Burkhart account).
BRAVO Platinum Premier/Platinum Plus – 6 free seats; 10% discount for additional attendees
Platinum/SSG – 4 free seats; 10% discount for additional attendees
Continuing Education Credits: 3 Lecture
Cancellation Policy: No fee if cancelled 10 or more days before the event. No refund if cancelled within 10 days of the event.
Course Descriptions
OSHA requires an annual retraining session for all employees. This course will help fulfill these requirements and will update participants on the latest from OSHA, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication and the Bloodborne Disease Pathogens Standard. In addition, the course will cover the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry and will review best practices for infection control.
Other topics covered include Subparts of the OSH Act that apply to dentistry including:
- Means of egress
- Ionizing radiation
- Electrical safety
- Fire safety and first aid
- Hazardous materials
- Ventilation
- Recordkeeping
Information will also be provided on how to react to an OSHA inspection of your office and how to assign tasks to key staff members so that they can assist you in achieving compliance.
Course Objectives:
- Understand safety regulations in the dental office
- Know the OSHA regulations that affect a dental facility
- Be familiar with all infection control regulations and guidelines for dentistry
- Know the most current CDC guidelines for infection control
- Be prepared for an OSHA inspection in your dental facility
- Know your rights under OSHA law and how to respond to a citation
Each participant will receive:
- OSHA Workbook
- Detailed OSHA Compliance Audit Checklist
- Detailed Infection Control Compliance Audit Checklist
Meet the Speakers
Karson L. Carpenter, DDS
Karson L. Carpenter serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA-authorized trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental facilities into compliance with the governmental regulations that affect them in the areas of OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control. His experience includes guiding numerous clients across the United States through OSHA and HIPAA inspections as well as the critical post-inspection process.
Andrea R. Carpenter B.S., M.A.
Andrea R. Carpenter currently serves as Vice-President of Compliance Training Partners. She has worked in the dental industry for over 10 years as a manager and HR Director for large group practices, and has assisted numerous dental and medical professionals across the United States in achieving compliance with OSHA, HIPAA and infection control requirements.
Andrea is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience, and holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. In addition, Andrea is an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, with special emphasis on compliance for dental and medical facilities.
Elysse Freshour B.S., R.D.H.
Elysse Freshour currently serves as Director of Compliance Services & Training. She has worked in the dental industry for over 15 years as a dental assistant, hygienist, and as an adjunct clinical dental hygiene instructor at both Ferris State University and Oakland Community College. Elysse completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degrees at Ferris State University.
