DENTAL PRACTICE OPERATIONS CHECKLIST: EFFICIENCY & RISK MANAGEMENT

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--- PATIENT SCHEDULING & APPOINTMENTS ---
[ ] Appointment Scheduled Date
[ ] Appointment Scheduled Time
[ ] Appointment Type (New Patient Consultation, Routine Cleaning, Restorative Procedure, Emergency Exam)
[ ] Provider Assigned (Dr. Smith, Dr. Jones, Hygienist 1, Hygienist 2)
[ ] Appointment Duration (minutes)
[ ] Patient Notes (e.g., insurance, concerns)
[ ] Appointment Status (Scheduled, Confirmed, Completed, Cancelled, No-Show)

--- INFECTION CONTROL & STERILIZATION ---
[ ] Last Autoclave Validation Date
[ ] Autoclave Cycle Count
[ ] Disinfectant Solutions Used (EPA Registered Disinfectant 1, EPA Registered Disinfectant 2, Enzymatic Cleaner)
[ ] Freshness of Disinfectant Solutions (Days)
[ ] Gloves Used (Nitrile, Latex, Vinyl)
[ ] Proof of Disinfectant EPA Registration
[ ] Surface Disinfectant Used (Quaternary Ammonium, Chlorine Bleach, Hydrogen Peroxide)
[ ] Notes on any unusual observations or deviations

--- EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION ---
[ ] Last Maintenance Date for Dental Chairs
[ ] Pressure Reading for Air Compressor (PSI)
[ ] Water Temperature at Handpiece (Degrees Celsius)
[ ] Type of Sterilization Equipment Used (Autoclave, Chemical Vapor Sterilizer, Dry Heat Sterilizer)
[ ] Date of Last Calibration for Ultrasonic Scaler
[ ] Notes/Comments on Equipment Condition
[ ] Equipment Status after Maintenance (Operational, Needs Repair, Needs Replacement)

--- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (HIPAA, OSHA) ---
[ ] Last HIPAA Privacy Rule Training Completion Date
[ ] Last OSHA Hazard Communication Training Date
[ ] Which HIPAA Security Rule safeguards are currently implemented? (Access Controls, Audit Controls, Encryption, Data Backup & Recovery, Physical Safeguards)
[ ] Number of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) currently in place
[ ] Upload copy of current Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
[ ] Method used for patient consent documentation (HIPAA) (Written, Electronic, Verbal (documented))
[ ] Summary of recent HIPAA/OSHA audit findings (if applicable)

--- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BILLING ---
[ ] Total Revenue Received Today
[ ] Total Claims Submitted
[ ] Outstanding Patient Balances
[ ] Insurance Claim Verification Status (Pending, Verified, Rejected)
[ ] Last Insurance Payment Received
[ ] Notes on any billing discrepancies
[ ] Outstanding Account Aging Bucket (0-30 Days, 31-60 Days, 61-90 Days, 90+ Days)
[ ] Number of Patient Payment Plans Active

--- STAFF TRAINING & PERFORMANCE ---
[ ] Last Infection Control Training Date
[ ] Hours of Continuing Education Completed (This Year)
[ ] Completed Required Training Modules? (HIPAA Compliance, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Radiology Safety, Emergency Procedures, Patient De-escalation)
[ ] Summary of Recent Performance Review Notes
[ ] Performance Improvement Plan Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Next Performance Review Date
[ ] Upload Training Certificates/Documentation

--- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY ---
[ ] Last Emergency Drill Date
[ ] Emergency Contact Information (Local Authorities, Hospitals)
[ ] Emergency Scenarios Covered in Drill (Fire, Medical Emergency (Patient), Medical Emergency (Staff), Natural Disaster (e.g., Earthquake), Security Threat (e.g., Active Shooter))
[ ] Number of Staff Trained in CPR/First Aid
[ ] Location of Emergency Supplies (First Aid Kit, Oxygen, etc.)
[ ] Emergency Evacuation Route(s) Verified? (Yes, No)
[ ] Emergency Plan Document (PDF)
[ ] Time of Last Fire Alarm Test

--- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & SUPPLIES ---
[ ] Current Quantity: Nitrile Gloves (Box)
[ ] Reorder Point: Nitrile Gloves (Box)
[ ] Current Quantity: Impression Materials
[ ] Reorder Point: Impression Materials
[ ] Preferred Vendor: Cleaning Solutions (Vendor A, Vendor B, Vendor C)
[ ] Date of Last Inventory Count
[ ] Notes/Observations Regarding Current Inventory Levels
[ ] Quantity: Sharps Containers (Full)

--- PATIENT COMMUNICATION & RECORDS MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Last Patient Consent Form Review Date
[ ] Preferred Communication Method (Patient) (Phone, Email, Mail, Portal Message)
[ ] Summary of Patient Communication Log (Notable Interactions)
[ ] Referral Status (if applicable) (No Referral, Referral Sent, Referral Received)
[ ] Number of Patient Satisfaction Surveys Received (last period)
[ ] Records Updated (Select all that apply) (Demographics, Medical History, Treatment Plan, Insurance Information)
[ ] Last Review of Patient Communication Templates

--- SECURITY & DATA PROTECTION ---
[ ] Firewall Last Updated (Date)
[ ] Antivirus Software Status (Active & Updated, Needs Update, Inactive)
[ ] Password Complexity Enforcement (Enabled, Disabled, Partially Enabled)
[ ] Last Security Audit Performed
[ ] Data Backup Procedures in Place (Onsite Backup, Cloud Backup, Offsite Backup)
[ ] Notes on Recent Security Incidents or Vulnerabilities
[ ] Employee Training on Data Security (Completed Annually, Completed Quarterly, No Training Provided)
[ ] Security Policy Document (Upload)

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