In Season 3 of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC is joined by expert Amy Wood to discuss the complexities of HIPAA compliance in the dental industry. They cover the importance of cybersecurity, common mistakes made by dental practices, and the critical need for processes and protocols to protect patient data. Amy shares her personal experiences with identity theft and provides valuable insights on how to prevent data breaches. The episode emphasizes the evolving nature of HIPAA regulations and the role of technology in maintaining compliance.

00:00 Welcome to Season Three

00:40 Introduction to HIPAA with Amy Wood

02:12 Personal Experience with Data Breaches

04:56 HIPAA Compliance in Teledentistry

07:33 Common Mistakes in HIPAA Compliance

15:53 Ethics and Best Practices

17:14 Reactive Measures and Data Breaches

20:47 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

To contact Amy Wood:

Business: Copper Penny Consulting

Email Address: [email protected]

Social Media Handle: @CopperPennyConsulting (Instagram & Facebook)