American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, data breaches, privacy violations, and subpar care can harm the very individuals healthcare is meant to serve. Ensure that your digital practices, including telehealth services, adhere to these regulations to safeguard patient privacy. The demand for healthcare services is not only constant but escalating.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These include but are not limited to the following: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA has strict guidelines regarding the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI). Legal and Regulatory Framework In dentistry, following legal and regulatory standards is essential.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 15, 2024

However, as the use of telemedicine grows, so does the need to ensure that patient privacy and data security are upheld. Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become an essential tool for both patients and healthcare providers. You will also get a certificate of completion once you finish the training.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 16, 2023

The primary worry centers around unauthorized data harvesting and sharing, raising the specter of privacy breaches and cyber threats. This entails privacy policies that apprise patients of the nature of the data collected, its intended usage, and the measures in place to safeguard it. Visit [link] for more information.

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Hospitals 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 11, 2023

HIPAA regulations mandate strict standards for protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, making it essential for healthcare providers to adopt appropriate measures when navigating social media direct messaging interactions with patients. Regularly review messages to ensure that patient privacy is not compromised.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 15, 2023

It establishes a set of national standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. Under HIPAA, business associates are required to comply with the same privacy and security requirements as covered entities. million per year for breaking the privacy and security rules.

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Administration Wellness 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Updated Policies: Take this opportunity to review and update HIPAA policies and procedures, incorporating any recent changes in your organization’s workflow or processes. Remember, while the holiday season is a time for celebration, it’s crucial to maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard patient privacy.

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Documentation/Coding 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Notable requirements include: Signed acknowledgements from each worker (and in some cases, business associates), confirming that the worker has read, understands, and will follow the practice’s policies and procedures (“P&P”). Review and revise P&Ps as needed or at least annually. The NPRM was published in 2021 for public comments.

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Operations Best Practices Documentation/Coding Administration 104

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 17, 2022

The dentist paid tens of thousands of dollars in damages and now has to ensure their practice aligns with HIPAA’s Privacy Rule. As a result, they required paid over $62,000 as a result of HIPAA Privacy violations. This practice goes against HIPAA’s Right of Access policy. Get Certified. Retrieved from: [link].

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Psychiatric Administration 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MARCH 14, 2024

This individual serves as the guardian of patient data privacy and ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to the guidelines set forth by HIPAA. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are vital for conveying compliance policies and procedures to all stakeholders effectively.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Develop a documented process for managing exceptions to information requests, aligning them with consent, privacy, and regulatory requirements. This process should encompass the eight exceptions mentioned here: [link]. Create clear documentation for exceptions on a case-by-case basis for records management purposes.

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Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 4, 2023

Even though HIPAA doesn’t prohibit healthcare professionals from responding to online reviews, it does apply to the content of the response and a patient’s privacy. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has 18 common health information identifiers that can’t be included online as part of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

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Best Practices Administration 52

Mind The Bleep

JULY 26, 2023

Know when to offer a chaperone It doesn’t matter what gender the patient is, you should routinely offer a chaperone before an intimate examination who should usually be a trained member of staff and ensure the patient has privacy as they undress. Most employers will have a chaperones policy too.

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Documentation/Coding Patient Safety Wellness Hospitals 52

ACEP Now

MAY 5, 2023

1 ACEP’s Policy Statement, “Law Enforcement Information Gathering in the Emergency Department,” provides guidance for these situations. 4 This obligation to protect patient privacy is also iterated in federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

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Emergency Department Documentation/Coding 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Obviously, abuse can be reported to national non-profit organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Prison Project, but navigating the privacy and confidentiality of the patient’s chart can prove to be very cumbersome.

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Stroke Resuscitation Hospitals 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JUNE 1, 2021

Setting up policies, processes, or software systems in a way that limits or slows down a patient’s access to their records. Protecting Privacy. Review your practice’s release of information/records request process and related policies and procedures to make sure you are not interfering with access. Preventing Harm.

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SheMD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Though I owe no one an explanation as to why I made this decision, I’ll divulge because that’s who I am (and now that our country has made it a point to invade my privacy, I’ll respond with saying I’ve got nothing to hide from you judgmental stone throwers). It was the right decision for me and my husband and I have zero regrets.

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Sexual Assault Ultrasounds Academics Operations 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Considerations for privacy and confidentiality in adolescent health care service delivery. Sport-related concussion and bodychecking in children and youth: Evaluation, management, and policy implications. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews Sethi SK, et al. Pediatr Nephrol. 2023 Jun;38(6):1733-1751.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Fractures 98

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Jeff: Once in the ED - start by maximizing the patient's privacy. Jeff: a 2017 ACEP clinical policy also recommends against routine lab testing in those with acute psychiatric complaints. Jeff: Definitely a great policy to check out if you find yourself in all too frequent disagreements with your local psychiatric receiving facility.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40