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
#156 Measles, Meningitis, TB, and Avian Flu - CDC Updates
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Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann
Since mid-March, the CDC has issued several health alerts through its Health Alert Network (HAN). The most recent concerns are the increased number of tuberculosis cases in the U.S., a virulent form of meningococcal disease, and Avian Flu' which are all infectious respiratory diseases. Learn what dental teams need to know and how to protect from these respiratory infections.
Resources:
- Sign up for HAN Email Updates https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/updates.asp
- CDC HAN - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00506.asp
- CDC Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the U.S. https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00505.asp
- CDC Increase In Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp