In today’s digital healthcare environment, protecting patient information is not just the responsibility of IT or compliance officers—it is a shared duty among all employees. Data breaches can occur anywhere, from large hospitals to small clinics, and human error is often the primary cause. A single mistake, such as sending an email to the wrong […]
Healthcare professionals often work in high-stress environments where emotions can run high, occasionally leading to threatening or aggressive behavior from patients. Handling such situations effectively is essential to ensure the safety of everyone involved while maintaining professionalism and compassion. Recognize Early Warning Signs – Understanding the early signs of agitation can help prevent escalation. Early […]
Measles is an illness that was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but recently there have been documented cases in the U.S. Currently, there is an outbreak in the states of Texas and New Mexico. There are also reported cases in New York, Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. As […]
Understanding the requirements for updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is crucial for anyone managing hazardous chemicals or overseeing workplace safety. This article outlines when SDS updates are necessary and why accurate SDS information is vital for safeguarding employees and ensuring regulatory compliance. But First: What Is an SDS and Why Is It Important? An […]
HIPAA is a cornerstone of patient privacy in healthcare, but ensuring compliance is not just the responsibility of IT or the compliance team. Every staff member, from receptionists to clinicians to administrative personnel, plays a vital role in safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI). Here’s an overview of the responsibilities different roles have in maintaining HIPAA […]
OSHA: Why is OSHA Ending The COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking? A: OSHA has decided to focus on creating a broader Infectious Disease Standard instead of a COVID-19-specific rule for healthcare workers. This approach was always intended to replace the temporary COVID-19 rule and allows OSHA to protect workers from a wide range of infectious diseases, not […]
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is generally found in the lungs but can attack any part of the body, such as the brain, kidneys, or spine. Types of TB There are two types of TB: active and latent (inactive). Active TB disease is very contagious […]
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has officially stopped working on a COVID-19-specific healthcare rule. Timeline: June 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. Over the next year, the agency gathered public feedback through comment periods and public hearings. December 2022, OSHA […]
The Right of Access Initiative under HIPAA represents a crucial step toward empowering individuals with control over their health information. Launched in 2019 by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this initiative aims to ensure that covered entities, including healthcare providers and health plans, comply with […]
OSHA/Infection Control: What are the three ways to sterilize instruments used on patients? Sterilization of instruments achieves destruction of all forms of microbial life either by physical or chemical methods. There are different ways available to sterilize critical and semi-critical instruments/items utilizing either high or low temperature methods. Most instruments are heat stable and therefore […]
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