The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#153 Beware of Measles Outbreaks - What Dental Teams Need to Know
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Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann
On March 21, 2024, the CDC issued a health alert through its Health Alert Network, regarding the growing number of measles cases throughout the U.S. The Divas discuss signs and symptoms of measles, the potentially serious effects of measles infections and the potential hazards to members of the dental team.
- CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
- CDC Health Alert Network (HAN), March 18, 2024 – Measles
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp - CDC Health Alert Network Sign Up link https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/updates.asp
- CDC Measles Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/Measles-fact-sheet-508.pdf
- CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings
https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/guidelines/Measles-Interim-IC-Recs-H.pdf - CDC Test Types Typically Available to Clinicians and Descriptions for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella
https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/downloads/MMRV-Testing-for-Clinicians.pdf