It’s Your Call – February 2025
February 13, 2025
OSHA: Why is OSHA Ending The COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking? A: OSHA has decided to focus on creating a broader Infectious Disease Standard instead of a
OSHA: Why is OSHA Ending The COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking? A: OSHA has decided to focus on creating a broader Infectious Disease Standard instead of a
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is generally found in the lungs but can attack any
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has officially stopped working on a COVID-19-specific healthcare rule. Timeline: June 2021,
The Right of Access Initiative under HIPAA represents a crucial step toward empowering individuals with control over their health information. Launched in 2019 by the
OSHA/Infection Control: What are the three ways to sterilize instruments used on patients? Sterilization of instruments achieves destruction of all forms of microbial life either
Instrument processing is critical to ensure sterility of instruments utilized on patients. There are four steps in processing instruments: cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage. This
HIPAA: Does the new reproductive health care ruling require a change to the Notice of Privacy Practices? A: Yes, the new ruling does require changes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued the Final Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care and the protection of related
With the upcoming holidays and many family gatherings, one of the most important ways to protect yourself and loved ones is performing frequent hand hygiene.
Holiday decorating is a wonderful way to embrace the festive spirit, but staying mindful of safety is essential. Emergency rooms treat thousands of injuries related