As state economies reopen, dental hygienists are returning to work and face uncertain risks to their health and safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) considers routine tasks associated with dentistry to be at very high risk of exposure to COVID-19.
The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a $3 trillion proposal which includes a new stimulus check, hazard pay for essential workers, increased worker safety provisions, and more. A one page summary on the legislation is available here.
Congress needs to hear your concerns about PPE and the risks you face providing care to patients, including the need for hazard pay and increased worker safety. ADHA has launched a campaign to amplify the voices of dental hygienists behind this effort.
Go to ADHA’s Action Center to learn more and be a part of ADHA’s Congressional outreach!
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