On June 3, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued revised Guidance permitting dental practices to re-open for non-urgent and non-emergent care, including, but not limited to, routine cleanings.
Continue Reading PA Dental Practices Permitted to Re-Open for Routine Cleanings
OSHA Safety Considerations for Reopening Dental Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is keenly aware of the need to protect employees of dental practices returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading OSHA Safety Considerations for Reopening Dental Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Heightened Cybersecurity Risks for Healthcare Organizations during COVID-19 Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic, cybercriminals are targeting healthcare organizations with phishing campaigns, ransomware, and other malicious acts that can adversely impact health information technology, medical response, and
Continue Reading Heightened Cybersecurity Risks for Healthcare Organizations during COVID-19 Pandemic
PA Medical and Dental Practices Permitted to Resume Elective Care with Limitations
***UPDATE: The PA DOH is now permitting dental practices to re-open for non-urgent or elective care. Please see our post summarizing the guidance here: PA Dental Practices Permitted to Re-Open
Continue Reading PA Medical and Dental Practices Permitted to Resume Elective Care with Limitations
New Jersey Announces Emergency Graduate Licensure Program to Grant Temporary Licenses to Health Care Practitioners
In an effort to meet the increased demand for health care professionals during the current state of emergency and public health emergency, on May 5, 2020, pursuant to DCA Administrative
Continue Reading New Jersey Announces Emergency Graduate Licensure Program to Grant Temporary Licenses to Health Care Practitioners
EEOC Permits Employers to Test Employees for COVID-19 Prior to Entering the Workplace
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinical labs, pharmacies, medical practices and dental practices may now test employees for COVID-19 prior to them entering the workplace.
Yesterday, the United States Equal
Continue Reading EEOC Permits Employers to Test Employees for COVID-19 Prior to Entering the Workplace
PA Gov. Orders All Health Care Providers to Report Inventory of PPE and Certain Drugs
In a severe act, Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf has ordered all health care providers, facilities, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to report their inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE), certain pharmaceutical drugs
Continue Reading PA Gov. Orders All Health Care Providers to Report Inventory of PPE and Certain Drugs
PA Department of Health Revised Order Permits Dental Practices to Open For Urgent Procedures
****The DOH has now revised its Order to permit dental practices to resume non-urgent and elective care with limitations. See our recent post here.
On March 26, 2020, the
Continue Reading PA Department of Health Revised Order Permits Dental Practices to Open For Urgent Procedures
COVID-19/Coronavirus Patient Notice and Acknowledgement Forms
The CDC has issued and updated specific guidance on the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic for health care professionals on its website (accessible here: CDC Coronavirus – Health Care Professionals) and has
Continue Reading COVID-19/Coronavirus Patient Notice and Acknowledgement Forms
PA Secretary of Health Clarifies Permitted Medical and Dental Procedures
***UPDATE: Effective as of May 8, 2020, the PA DOH as issued revised Guidance permitting dental practices to resume non-urgent and elective care with limitations. See our post here.
Continue Reading PA Secretary of Health Clarifies Permitted Medical and Dental Procedures