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Reducing Legal Risks Through Proper Injury Reporting 

American Medical Compliance

According to a National Institutes of Health article , there are 34.1 Additionally, according to the World Health Organization, around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in health care. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines, inspections, and audits that disrupt operations. Click here.

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Clean Hands, Healthy Holidays: Protect Loved Ones from Illness with Effective Hand Hygiene

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

The focus of this article will be on soap and water handwashing and alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene. The World Health Organization (WHO) states the entire hand washing process will take approximately 40-60 seconds. Input from staff on the hand hygiene program is an important part of compliance.

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Automating Accessibility in Health IT – Part 2

Healthcare IT Today

The first article in this series, Disabilities and Accessibility in Health IT: The Need Is Constant , introduced the importance of designing web sites and other health care tools for many different types of people. In this article, we’ll look at how far you can go with the automation of web site accessibility.

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Artificial Intelligence – Resources to Technology Governance

AIHC

This article provides an introduction to Artificial Intelligence, large multi-modal models and the impact on health care. Please utilize resources provided within this article for more information. Another aspect to consider is compliance to national and state security standards. AIHC is a non-profit organization.

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Zealous for Wellness: How to Replace Hype with Data

Healthcare IT Today

This article begins a series that looks at useful measures of health and how the companies that promote wellness programs demonstrate their success. Until recently, some experts claimed that a drink a day could improve health. Although the number was arbitrarily chosen, one article called it a good goal.)

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Artificial Intelligence – Resources to Technology Governance

AIHC

This article provides an introduction to Artificial Intelligence, large multi-modal models and the impact on health care. Please utilize resources provided within this article for more information. Another aspect to consider is compliance to national and state security standards. AIHC is a non-profit organization.

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How Effective Infection Control Programs Protect Patients and Providers Alike

Total Medical Compliance Resources

The World Health Organization defines infection prevention and control as a “practical, evidence -based approach to prevent patients and healthcare workers from becoming infected by avoidable infections.” Total Medical Compliance feels that this type of program is critical to our clients.