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Modern Practice Solutions is keenly aware that audiences demand program content that provides the latest information on regulatory issues while being presented in a manner that is most enjoyable and entertaining. Yes - learning can be fun and truly a worthwhile experience.

Available Courses

HIPAA: How You Can Avoid Privacy Complaints

Synopsis: Although the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights dealt with complaints related to HIPAA's Privacy rule, many offices felt that compliance with HIPAA merely equaled having a manual on the shelf. This timely course will help explore the new requirements and provide an overview of previous requirements that may not have been fully implemented. This course is offered as a 2-hour program.

Objectives:

• Learn how the HITECH Act strengthened the provisions of HIPAA
• Understand the penalty tiers and what takes place during an audit
• Learn the types of documentation is required for a dental - medical office for HIPAA compliance
• Review the requirements for Business Associate and the Agreements to retain on file
• Conduct a risk assessment to determine where protected health information is stored and how your office is securing the data
• Provide training for your team that addresses key areas of the standard Managing the Dental & Medical Office - TN Employment Law 2012

HR Management & Employment Law for Dental & Medical Offices

Synopsis: Human resource management is likely one of the most challenging aspects of running a practice. Simply providing a nice place to work is insufficient to comply with the rules and regulations in our complex work force. It is easy to get lost in a maze of statutes, recent court decisions, common-law doctrines and contract-established rules. The Department of Labor uses a variety of remedies to enforce compliance. Avoid paying back wages and costly penalties by staying up to date on the most common payroll issues of dental offices in Tennessee. This course is available as a 3 hour program.

Objectives:

• New Hire Reporting: Understand the paperwork process of a new hire. Tips on how to ensure you have all your documentation including posters.
• FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Keep up to date by learning what the common FLSA violations are and how you can bring your office into compliance.
• Classification of Employees: Learn how to accurately classify employees: Non-Exempt or Exempt. Wage and hour cases continue to dominate the courts.
• Independent Contractors: Learn how to test this relationship to determine proper characterization. Failure to make a legally and correct determination can lead to serious consequences.
• Benefits: Tennessee does not regulate fringe benefits. Learn what other dentists offer to compare your benefit package in retaining top-notch employees.
• Continuing Education: Learn how to distinguish when compensation is required for attendance and when it is not. This is a common pitfall that can trip Dentists and Office Managers.
• Sexual Harassment: Avoid labor board complaints and costly litigation through proper training on sexual harassment.
• Job Descriptions: Learn how you can avoid a discrimination claim through properly written job descriptions.

OSHA Compliance & Infection Control

Synopsis: This course is offered as a 2 - 3 hour or full day program. We combine OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard with infection control to assure timely message of safety for both workers and patients.

Objectives: (Half Day)

• Learn How to Develop a Written Exposure Control Plan
• Know What Inspectors Look For & How You Can Survive an Inspection
• Audit Your Office Records & Understand What Documentation is Required
• Review Step-by-Step Infection Control
• Learn How to Implement a Quality Control System

(Full Day)

• Fire Prevention & Emergency Evacuation
• Eyewash, First Aid & Chemical Spill Kits
• Hazard Communication and the New Globally Harmonized System
• Workplace Violence & Sexual Harassment
• Ergonomics for the Dental Worker

To reserve Olivia or Renee as your speaker, contact Modern Practice Solutions at (931) 232-7738 or (615) 308-6695 or Olivia@modernpracticesol.com