How are proper privacy and security controls, risk assessments, remediation/mitigation, policies and procedures, and training are all part of providing safe treatment to your patients? If your patients’ PHI is stolen and used maliciously, the accuracy of their medical record moving forward could be compromised. Left undetected, such inaccuracies could lead to lethal errors when […]
It is difficult to argue that technology has not improved our lives and businesses in many ways. On the other hand, it’s just as difficult to argue that technology advancements are not without some very serious risks. IBM’s 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report illustrates the fact that the healthcare industry is the most […]
As technology improves, software providers and hardware manufacturers discontinue their support of older software and devices. A significant event that may impact your practice is just around the corner. Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on January 14, 2020. This means that Microsoft will no longer provide improvements, bug fixes, […]
OSHA: What kind of fire extinguishers do most offices have? Most offices and hospitals have multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers which are classified with the labels A, B, & C. The 3 elements needed to ignite a fire are heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent. These multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers will coat the fuel with a […]
Good tidings to you from all of us at TMC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)! We don’t want to curb your enthusiasm for the holidays, but the CPSC states that from 2014 to 2016, there were about 100 Christmas tree fires and about 1,100 candle fires that resulted in 10 deaths, 150 […]
OSHA: How long do we keep records of the monthly fire extinguisher inspection? OSHA regulation 1910.157(e)(3) says the tag/record must be kept for one year past the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. If the last entry is 9/19/2019, the ticket can be discarded on 9/19/2020. HIPAA: Are there any […]
The rise of ransomware and its increased impact on small to medium-sized organizations can keep most business owners and security professionals awake at night. Ransomware is a form of malware where a hacker gains access to a business’s data, encrypts it, and demands payment for the access code for the organization to recover the data. […]
There are many processes that must be followed in order to stop the spread of infection and prevent susceptible individuals from becoming ill. The individual could be the patient or the worker. In order to reduce the likelihood of spreading infection, remember these three important concepts. First Do No Harm Patient safety must always be […]
OSHA: Some offices are partially exempt from maintaining OSHA injury and illness records. How can I find out if our office is exempt? A list of partially exempt industries can be found at: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904SubpartBAppA. These employers are required to keep a record ONLY if they are asked in writing by OSHA, the Bureau of Labor […]
Managing third-party service providers, or vendors is an ongoing legal and contractual obligation for all businesses. While there is no “one size fits all” risk management program, there are a lot of great checklists and recommendations available. Checking a few resources before signing a new vendor service agreement and setting up a Google Alert or […]
