| Cybersecurity Program Basics |
| An effective cybersecurity program will: – assign responsibility – identify information asset – conduct periodic risk assessments – implement security controls – monitor effectiveness over time – conduct regular effectiveness reviews – address third party risks |
| Within the past several years, technological advances have swept the business industry. The dramatic increase of technology used daily has drastically increased the importance of cybersecurity measures to protect private data. The following list outlines some of the greatest threats in cybersecurity for a business: |
| As a business owner, your estate planning is crucial to address personal matters as well as business matters. Below is a list of important documents to organize: |
| 10-12 Months Before Opening • Create a thorough business plan • Develop your business philosophy • Determine all major expenditures and establish a budget • Hire an attorney, CPA, and a broker • Evaluate locations |
| In addition to financial issues and considerations, there are numerous legal issues involved in a transition. An attorney experienced in the nuances of business transitions should always assist the buyer in the following issues: |
| Many patient record release forms do not follow the strict guidelines required for HIPAA compliance. Dentists using these forms face the risk of an alleged privacy breach. A HIPAA compliant patient record release form should contain the following elements: |
| You should update your Will and Estate Planning where the following occurs: |
| Many business owners become bogged down by paperwork and put off implementing (or even having) an employee handbook. However, an employee handbook is a vital tool in the smooth day-to-day operation of a business. The following list illustrates the importance of an employee handbook and gives business owners a reason to move employee handbooks to the top of their priority list. An employee handbook will: |
| Before any procedure, a dentist should always review the patient’s file and medical history. The medical history allows the dentist to move in a safe direction towards treatment. A patient’s medical history holds great importance in the informed consent process as the dentist explains how medical conditions may impact a patient’s safety. In addition, knowing a patient’s medical history allows the dentist to prevent adverse unexpected results. A patient’s medical history should be updated every visit. Updates to the medical history records ever visit should include: |
| Obtaining informed consent from a competent adult appears relatively easy. However, receiving informed consent from a minor or mentally impaired/ disabled individual can become a more difficult process.This type of patient population typically raises serious questions as to who can provide informed consent on the patient’s behalf. |