Over the past several months, OSHA efforts have accelerated in areas such as heat exposure, ergonomics, workplace violence prevention, and inspection procedures. These developments offer
If you work anywhere near healthcare compliance right now, it probably feels like HIPAA is changing every five minutes. Vendors are blasting emails. Consultants are
Cleaning medical and dental instruments and devices is the first critical step towards disinfection and sterilization. Cleaning is defined as the removal of foreign material
OSHA’s regulatory agenda for 2026 signals significant changes for employers across multiple industries. While some standards are still in development, the direction is clear: organizations
Federal privacy rules for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records are changing. On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services updated
Vaccination is best protection. HCP born before 1957 are considered to have acceptable immunity. However, it should be considered to administer 2 doses of the
When the weather turns colder, many of us instinctively prepare for icy walkways and storm-related risks. But while the hazards around us may change with
Infection is not random but takes a predictable course called a chain of infection. The chain of infection can be comprised of six interrelated links,
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), recently announced a settlement with five healthcare providers collectively
As we move through November and December, shorter days, cooler temperatures, and unpredictable weather bring a new set of safety challenges. One of the most
