DANB ICE Regulatory Compliance & Best Practices 3

Question 1

What is OSAP and how does it influence dental infection control practices?

Accepted Answer

A professional organization providing education and guidance that complements CDC and OSHA requirements

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A federal regulatory agency that issues fines

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A dental supply manufacturer

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A division of the ADA

Question 2

Under which OSHA provision can a dental office be cited when no specific standard addresses a particular hazard?

Accepted Answer

General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act)

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Hazard Communication Standard

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Respiratory Protection Standard

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PPE Standard

Question 3

How do state dental practice acts differ from federal OSHA regulations regarding infection control?

Accepted Answer

State acts may impose additional or more stringent requirements, and practices must comply with the most restrictive applicable regulation

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They are identical in all states

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Federal always overrides state

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State acts don't address infection control

Question 4

What is the importance of a written infection control program beyond basic OSHA compliance?

Accepted Answer

It serves as quality assurance, training tool, liability protection, and evidence of standard-of-care compliance

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No importance beyond OSHA requirements

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Only needed for specialty practices

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Only useful for marketing

Question 5

What are the requirements for maintaining employee medical records under OSHA's BBP Standard?

Accepted Answer

Maintained for employment duration plus 30 years, kept confidential, available to employee upon request

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Only during active employment

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Only for employees with exposure incidents

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Maintained by OSHA, not the employer

Question 6

How should a dental practice handle an unannounced OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

Cooperate professionally: verify credentials, accompany the inspector, provide documents, and take notes

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Refuse entry and call a lawyer

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Tell staff to hide non-compliant items

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OSHA cannot inspect without a warrant