Responsible Dentist: Designate the key person responsible for compliance in your office. Mission Statement: Clearly define your office's mission to guide your practice's values and goals. Patient Rights: Outline the rights and responsibilities of your patients to ensure respectful and ethical treatment. Bylaws: Establish the foundational rules governing your office's operation. Code of Ethics: Set the ethical standards that your staff should adhere to in their professional conduct. Standards of Practice: Define the clinical and operational standards that uphold the quality of care in your practice. Legislation: Summarize the key legislative requirements your office must comply with. Continuing Education Program: Implement a program to ensure ongoing professional development for your staff. Advertising Guidelines: Outline the rules and best practices for marketing and advertising your dental services. Unforeseen Event Reporting: Establish protocols for reporting and managing unexpected incidents or emergencies. Trade Name: Register and protect your office's trade name for brand consistency. Display of Permits and Certificates: Ensure all required permits and certifications are prominently displayed. After-Hours Contact Policy: Provide clear guidelines for after-hours communication and emergencies. Qualified Staff: Define the qualifications and training required for your staff positions. Professional Corporations: Understand the legal requirements and benefits of forming a professional corporation. Dental Fees: Set transparent and fair pricing policies for your dental services. Tracked Prescription Program: Implement a secure system for tracking and managing patient prescriptions. Professional Liability Insurance Program: Secure the right insurance coverage to protect your practice from potential liabilities. Code of Conduct: Establish a set of behavioral guidelines for your staff. IT and Computer Use: Set policies for the safe and effective use of IT resources in your office. Personal Cell Phones: Define guidelines for the appropriate use of personal cell phones during work hours. Social Media: Provide clear rules for staff engagement on social media platforms. Hours of Work, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days, Leaves: Outline the policies governing employee time off and work hours. Wages and Benefits: Detail the compensation and benefits package offered to your staff. Dress Code and Grooming: Establish professional appearance standards for your team. Performance Review Process: Implement a structured process for evaluating and improving staff performance. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Ensure the security and privacy of patient and employee data. Conflict of Interest: Establish guidelines to identify and manage potential conflicts of interest. Workplace Violence Prevention: Implement measures to prevent and address workplace violence. Quick Start Guide: Get started quickly with our easy-to-follow Quick Start Guide. Staff Training Resources: Access comprehensive training materials to educate your team on compliance and best practices. Annual Review Checklist: Use our checklist to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.