Ensuring compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations is not only a best practice, but also a requirement by law. When violations occur,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare. From smart diagnostic tools and virtual assistants to AI-enabled devices like smart glasses or wearable monitors, this technology helps
In healthcare, emergencies can happen with little or no warning — whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane or flood, a fire, a hazardous
Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungal infection, a type of yeast, and is often resistant to antifungal treatments. It is highly transmissible and can
Nancy Ware, HIPAA Compliance Specialist at Total Medical Compliance, recently joined the ComTech Network Solutions podcast to cut through the noise surrounding “HIPAA 2.0.” With
As summer temperatures rise and heat waves impact regions across the country, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is advancing a heat standard to
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, covered entities are required to protect the confidentiality and integrity of individuals’ Protected Health Information (PHI). One of the most
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that are acquired when a patient receives healthcare in a facility such as a hospital, outpatient surgery center, or clinic.
As your HIPAA compliance partner, we want to remind all staff that unauthorized access to patient records—also known as “snooping”—is a serious HIPAA violation. Even
Mistakes can be costly – not only to your practice but also to patients. Each step in sterilization and disinfection is important and must be
