Above all, when a needlestick happens, don't panic and don't squeeze the injury. A needlestick injury is a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and knowing the proper steps to follow is key. Tune in as the Divas walk you though the proper steps so you'll be prepared and not panicked if an incident occurs.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030(f): https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1030/
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Exposure Incidents https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/bbfact04.pdf
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Today's podcast addresses the challenge of staying fully operational when unexpected Internet outages occur. In dentistry, a few minutes of downtime can derail your schedule, delay patient care, and ripple through the entire day. If your office uses a cloud-based software system, definitely lean in. If you are thinking about going to the cloud, this podcast is definitely for you!

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In this episode, Mary and Leslie discuss the data behind the record number of influenza cases, the continuing outbreaks of measles, and other respiratory illnesses that threaten dental team members and patients. The Divas also discuss the causes of these increases and tips for prevention of these infections.

Resources:

• CDC FluView https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/index.html
• CDC Respiratory Illnesses https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/index.html
• CDC Respiratory Virus Activity Levels https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data/activity-levels.html
• CDC Measles https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html

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