OSHA regulations cover a wide range of safety and health practices in Louisiana workplaces, including dental offices. Visit www.osha.gov or call (800) 321-OSHA.Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This federal law restricts the use of patient info and imposed standard for electronic transmission of health info. Members may purchase a HIPAA Privacy Kit through the ADA by calling (800) 621-8099; other HIPAA compliance tips can be found at
www.ada.org or
www.hs.gov/ocr/privacy.
Americans with Disabilities Act.
This is a federal law that regulates how you treat patients and employees with disabilities. For general information, call the U.S. Justice Department information line at (800) 514-0301.