Missed signatures, outdated binders, rushed updates before inspections – if this sounds like your office, you’re not alone. Infection control documentation is one of the most critical and most overlooked parts of running a compliant dental practice. It’s not enough to do things right – you have to prove it, consistently and flawlessly, every single time.

In this session, host Sherrie Busby and special guest Chani Lyon break down the real-world challenges of staying on top of compliance paperwork – from treatment room disinfection logs and autoclave maintenance records to OSHA manuals and emergency kit checks. They’ll share actionable workflows for tracking required tasks, getting your whole team involved, and building a documentation system that holds up when an inspector walks through the door. Because with OSHA and other regulatory bodies, the rule is simple: if it isn’t documented, it wasn’t done.

What You’ll Learn

• Why “we do it” isn’t enough – OSHA and regulatory bodies require written proof, not verbal assurances. Learn what documentation actually counts.
• The logs that save you during inspections – Which records matter most, from TX room disinfection logs to autoclave maintenance and AED/fire extinguisher checks.
• How to build a documentation workflow that sticks – Using tools like the Dates to Remember resource and monthly checklists to stay on top of required tasks without last-minute scrambles.
• Make OSHA a team sport – Why documentation should never be one person’s responsibility, and how to get your whole team accountable.
• How to get leadership buy-in – Start with a meeting with your PMO and supported doctors to set expectations and establish routine compliance reviews.
• What happens when documentation falls short – Real examples of how gaps in paperwork turn a simple OSHA complaint into a serious problem, and how the right logs protect your office.