Question 1

Is OSHA training mandatory every year for medical and dental offices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) mandates annual Bloodborne Pathogens training for all employees with occupational exposure to blood or OPIM. Training must be interactive and provided at no cost during working hours.

Question 2

Does a medical practice need a custom OSHA safety manual or is a generic template acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Generic boilerplates routinely fail OSHA inspections. OSHA requires a site-specific exposure control plan, hazard assessment, and chemical inventory tailored to your specific staff, floor plan, and clinical workflows.

Question 3

How often does a healthcare practice need to perform a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA)?

Accepted Answer

Under 45 CFR § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A), a Security Risk Assessment must be conducted periodically. Best practice and MIPS/Promoting Interoperability guidelines require an annual comprehensive assessment or whenever new technology or operational changes occur.

Question 4

What are the four complexity categories under CLIA 88?

Accepted Answer

The four CLIA complexity categories are: 1) Certificate of Waiver (COW), 2) Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP), 3) Moderate Complexity, and 4) High Complexity. Each category carries distinct personnel, QC, QA, and inspection requirements.

Question 5

Can Point Of Care Consults represent our practice during a surprise OSHA or OCR inspection?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Point Of Care Consults provides on-call regulatory assistance, mock audits, citation defense, and direct guidance during federal or state regulatory inspections.

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