The dental office compliance calendar: every recurring task by frequency

Weekly, yearly, every two, three and five years: the recurring obligations most US dental practices carry.

By frequency

Weekly
Spore test for each sterilizer.
Every 120 days
CAQH re-attestation for each provider.
Yearly
Bloodborne pathogens training, exposure control plan review, HIPAA risk analysis review, fire extinguisher inspection, malpractice renewal.
Every 2 years
BLS, ACLS and PALS cards, most state licenses and CE, DEA biennial inventory, X-ray registration fees in many states.
Every 3 years
DEA registration, payer recredentialing, minimum retention for amalgam separator records.
Every 3 to 5 years
X-ray machine inspections, depending on the state.
Every 5 years
Medicare enrollment revalidation.

Also worth tracking

  • Sedation and anesthesia permits and any facility evaluations.
  • Emergency drug kit and AED supply expirations.
  • Business license, lease options and medical waste hauler contract.
  • State controlled substance registrations, where your state requires one.

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