Practice Management and Regulatory Compliance
Running a compliant practice
Know the regulatory layers: state licensure, board rules, health department requirements, OSHA-style workplace safety, and recordkeeping. Maintain client records, consent forms, treatment logs, sterilization logs, and equipment maintenance records. Follow waste disposal and sharps regulations.
Business essentials include proper insurance, clear pricing and policies, and secure storage of client information. Understand that regulations vary by jurisdiction; the exam may test general principles rather than a specific state's rule.
Traps in questions
- Licensure is not the same as certification; know which applies.
- Records must be retained per regulation, not discarded at will.
- Insurance and consent are not optional.
- Regulatory requirements vary; do not assume one state's rule applies everywhere.
Rule of thumb
"Document, retain, and comply." If a question asks what to do with records or waste, the answer usually involves following written regulation and keeping a log.