{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orthodontic Products Podcast","title":"Are Your OSHA and Infection Prevention Systems Up to Date—Or Just Handed Down?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e716c0bd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2652,"description":"Guests: Andrea Cook and Jackie Dorst\nEpisode Overview:\nOrthodontic consultants Andrea Cook and Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, join host Alison Werner to explain how misinformation—and simple habit—can derail OSHA and infection-control compliance in an orthodontic practice. They outline the real-world risks (from six-figure fines to failure to attract great new hires), identify reliable sources for up-to-date guidance, and spell out who should own compliance in the office.\nChapters:\n00:03\tWhy “hand-me-down” protocols put practices at risk\n04:40\tCommon misinformation hot spots (Facebook groups, vendor advice)\n10:50\tSummer hires & the dangers of “just doing sterilization” without training\n12:30\tCredible resources: AAO Staff Club & Ask ADS AI tool\n16:55\tWhat the CDC Oral Health Division closure doesn’t change\n22:35\tTop three compliance questions Andrea & Jackie hear most\n24:00\tDental unit water-line shocks & testing—new state rules in Florida and Georgia\n30:15\tFinancial penalties: $16,000 per OSHA infraction; up to $165k/day for willful violations\n38:20\tWho should manage OSHA & infection prevention—and how to empower them\n42:00\tHow strong protocols help attract (and keep) quality team members\nKey Takeaways:\nMisinformation is common—practices must rely on verified, non-commercial sources for OSHA and infection control guidance.\nCompliance impacts perception—patients and prospective staff notice when safety standards fall short.\nOutdated habits aren’t enough—what worked in a previous office may no longer meet today’s regulatory requirements.\nLeadership matters: The doctor sets the tone; a dedicated, well-trained coordinator enforces it.\n\nResources Mentioned:\n💠 AAO Staff Club (annual OSHA & infection-control CE): https://www2.aaoinfo.org/aao-for/staff/\n💠 Association for Dental Safety's Ask ADS site (a free AI beta for evidence-based answers): https://www.myads.org/ask-ads\n💠 CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Settings: https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/X7NlGtFJvqHBgyo4lxMYZd0wh7HWxd6v1dPEuUfTRFA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MjcwLzE2OTI2/NzUzNjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}