Practice Management & Informatics
Competency Domain 5 - Practice Management and Informatics
5.1 Evaluate and apply contemporary and emerging information including clinical and
practice management technology resources.
- Data analysis for dental hygiene care productivity
- Basic understanding of computer software
- Basic computer utilization skills
- Application of contemporary electronic information systems
- Computer systems for practice management
5.2 Apply principles of risk management including informed consent and appropriate
record keeping in patient care.
- Principles of record keeping/documentation
- Concepts of professional liability
- Risk management protocols
- Legalresponsibilitiesin patient caremanagement
- Legal responsibilities in personnel management
- Management of patient information
- Quality assurance
5.3 Apply business and practice management skills.
- Employment laws and regulations
- Identification of career options
- Demonstration of effective time management skills
- Assesses patient satisfaction and responds appropriately
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Organizational behavior
- Data analysis for dental hygiene care productivity
5.4 Apply quality assurance, assessment, and improvement concepts.
- Self-assessment for quality improvement
- Concepts and principles of quality assurance and quality assessment
- Awareness of continuous professional development (lifelong learning)
5.5 Comply with local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA and HIPAA.
- Elements of applicable local,state, and federal regulations
- Methods of effective application and pursuance of local, state, and federal regulations
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