Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized disincentives for Information Blocking and healthcare providers. Here is a summary: The HHS rule impacts the Merit-based Incentive
HIPAA: Do surveillance cameras breach HIPAA regulations? Since HIPAA mandates the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI), installing video cameras can result in a violation
Infection prevention and control is the field dedicated to preventing healthcare-associated infections. The World Health Organization defines infection prevention and control as a “practical, evidence
Safeguarding PHI is required under both the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule. The Security Rule specifically pertains to electronic PHI, which includes video surveillance
Sterilization and disinfection of patient care items is a critical component to all medical and dental facilities. Understanding that there are different types of patient
Dealing with a minor’s health records can be a minefield when a child is from a blended family, or the parents have a contentious divorce
OSHA/Infection Control: Can you refuse to use a safety device for a sharp instrument on the basis that it costs too much? By law, you must
In healthcare, privacy remains a fundamental concern, particularly regarding reproductive health care privacy. Recognizing the sensitivity of this area, recent modifications to the HIPAA Privacy
OSHA: Would OSHA inspect our office if a patient files a complaint about infection control? No. OSHA’s primary goal is to help employers and workers
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B is a virus that can be easily prevented by the Hepatitis B vaccine. There has been
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