OSHA reflections: Workplace violence directed toward healthcare workers has increased over the last few years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It has been attributed to dementia, delirium, drug and/or alcohol abuse and withdrawal, mental illness, trauma, facility location, and specific facility services. These findings and statistics have led OSHA to work toward rulemaking […]
Safety is non-negotiable in healthcare practices. To establish a safe environment for our patients and staff, we must pay attention to every detail, including the sprinkler systems on our premises. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards apply not only to clinical procedures but also to aspects of physical safety, such as fire safety. […]
Question: We recently hired a new clinical worker who received the Hepatitis B vaccine series but can only provide documentation for the titer. Is the titer sufficient? Answer: No. A clinical employee is considered immune with provider-documented proof of the Hepatitis B series AND a positive anti-HBs (titer). When proof cannot be provided, the employee […]
Wearing appropriate attire to work is crucial to mitigating the safety risks for employees. One specific area of concern is the type of footwear worn by staff in certain industries, including healthcare settings. While some staff may prefer the comfort and style of open-toed shoes or Crocs, there are several reasons why they are not […]
Every year a minimum of $4.3 trillion is spent on healthcare in the United States, of which an estimated $60 billion is attributable to fraud and abuse. In order to combat this, HIPAA established the Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC). Both federal and state laws exist to reduce healthcare fraud and abuse, and financial and/or criminal penalties […]
Indian Trail, NC – May 10, 2023/EINPresswire.com – Total Medical Compliance (TMC), a leading healthcare compliance company focused on OSHA and HIPAA education and training, is celebrating its 27th year in business. Since its founding in 1996, TMC has established itself as a trusted partner for healthcare professionals and business associates seeking compliance services. TMC […]
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Makes Progress in the Whole-of-Government Response to Long COVID U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office for Civil Rights April 05, 2023 – One year ago today, President Biden issued the Presidential Memorandum and Fact Sheet that directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate a whole-of-government response to the longer-term […]
OSHA: If our office has the current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for a product, do we have to keep the old one? No, the old SDS can be discarded if the original formulation is the same. When the formulation is different, the employer must keep both the old and current SDS for 30 years. […]
When can you share protected health information (PHI) with law enforcement? There are certain circumstances when the law allows you to share PHI. You should always keep the “minimum necessary” rule in mind whenever you are giving out information. New HIPAA rules proposed by Health and Human Services (HHS). On April 11, 2023, the HHS […]
Ensuring radiation compliance is extremely important and necessary to safeguard patients and staff. In order to help dental practices and DSOs in the North Carolina area meet regulatory requirements and maintain a safe work environment, we at TMC are proud to announce our latest product – the Online Dental Radiation Compliance Manual for North Carolina. […]
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(888) 862-6742
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