Dental Records Management – 2 Hours

Description

Dental records are essential for providing thorough and effective patient care. Over the years, the implementation of federal regulations and advancements in technology have transformed how these records are created and maintained. Nowadays, dental records are primarily stored electronically, allowing for easier access and management. However, with this shift comes the responsibility to handle these records with utmost care. It is crucial to manage them efficiently, ensure they are retained for the required duration, and rigorously protect them to safeguard patient safety and privacy. This diligence not only meets legal requirements but also fosters trust between patients and dental care providers.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the differences between a paperless and a chartless practice.
• Identify the owner of the dental record.
• Discuss the proper way of making entries in the patient records
• Describe the basic focuses of the four HIPAA standards.
• Justify the importance of keeping original patient records.
• Discuss the documentation of clinical components of the dental record.
• List the differences between vital, essential, helpful, and non-essential documents.
• Outline the necessary documents for a complete patient dental record.
• Describe how to correct an incorrect charting entry.
• Discuss the proper storage and organization of patient records
• Discuss the regulations regarding the retention of records
• Discuss the information typically required to be noted in the dental record.
• Discuss dentists’ obligations to protect patients’ privacy, personal health information, and financial information.

Contact Hours: 2  (Two)  Hours 

Course Fee: $20 / Participant 

Authors: Vicki Williams, BS, RDH

AGD PACE Subject Code: 565 Documentation and Risk Management

Teaching Method: An online, text-based self-study course with a post-test. This format is ideal for those who prefer independent learning at their own pace, without audio or video. Participants engage with written materials, creating a focused, distraction-free learning environment. The course also includes an assessment to evaluate understanding and retention. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass and receive a certificate of completion.

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (PDF) Certificate By Email.

Target Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.

Provider/Author Disclosure: Biologix Solutions LLC does not have a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity, nor with the commercial supporter. No manufacturer or third party has had any input into course content development.

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