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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance 

American Medical Compliance

They include principles of patient care, confidentiality, and informed consent. In an era of increasing digitization, the ADA also provides guidance on effective digital record management practices, including data security measures and interoperability standards, to enhance efficiency and accessibility while keeping patient privacy.

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Symposium Introduction: Addressing Technoableism: Reforming Infrastructure and Disability Representation

Bill of Health

Sometimes it feels like we have real choices — about which devices to use, which therapists to quit seeing, for instance.

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State Genetic Privacy Statutes: Good Intentions, Unintended Consequences?

Bill of Health

By Christi Guerrini, David Gurney, Steve Kramer, CeCe Moore, Margaret Press, and Amy McGuire State legislators have enacted a flurry of genetic privacy bills that will strengthen the privacy and security practices of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and give customers more control over their data.

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Consent and COVID Testing of Employees

AIHC

Workplace-based testing should not be conducted without the employee’s informed consent. Encourage and answer questions during the consent process. Consult legal counsel when developing your informed consent form for employees. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

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Corporate Compliance Training: Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

MedTrainer

For these reasons, compliance training must accommodate different languages, cultural nuances, and be ADA and WAG compliant. Moreover, cultural nuances often dictate how individuals perceive authority, responsibility, ethics, and even risk. If using a training vendor, ensure the vendor is providing training that meets all these requirements.

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The Impact of Section 1557 Final Rule on Healthcare

AIHC

Informed Consent : Ensure patients are fully informed of their rights and available services. Language Access Requirements : Mandate language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency.

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The Role of Qualified Medical Interpreters in Achieving Section 1557 Healthcare Compliance

HIT Consultant

Effective communication is the cornerstone of safe and quality healthcare delivery, encompassing accurate diagnosis, informed consent, medication management, and post-treatment instructions. Carla Fogaren R.N., About Carla Fogaren R.N. Carla is currently with AMN Language Services.