The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#197 5 Things Dental Teams Need to Know About Current Measles Outbreaks
In this episode the Compliance Divas discuss the most recent outbreak of Measles in TX. The cases continue to grow in numbers, and dental teams could be at risk of infection. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this highly contagious respiratory illness, the serious complications from measles infections, especially to pregnant women and what we can do to stay informed about outbreaks, keep our patients and team members safe.
Resources:
- Texas Dept. of State Health Services - Measles Outbreak Feb. 18, 2025 https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-feb-18-2025
- CDC - Measles Cases and Outbreaks - https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
- CDC - Measles (Rubeola) https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html
- CDC - About Measles https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html
- CDC MMWR Feb. 15, 2020 - Measles Outbreak - California 2014-2015 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6406a5.htm