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Comply with Privacy Rights to Avoid Unconsented Intimate Exams

AIHC

Written by Gabriella Neff, RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC This past year, in 2024, revisions were made to clarify hospital guidelines related to informed consent specifically addressing UIEs (unconsented intimate exams) to patients while under anesthesia. OCR recently issued an FAQ focusing on this right. [6]

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Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents

Compliancy Group

In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. Importance of HIPAA Documentation Adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is central to safeguarding protected health information (PHI).

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Juggling Chainsaws

YouCompli

Think about your organization as the big top, and all of the responsibilities you have as the compliance officer are your chainsaws! In healthcare, the stakes are incredibly high, with strict regulations and standards that must be followed to ensure patient safety, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

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Microlearning: What Is It and How Should It Be Used for Compliance Training?

MedTrainer

Whether it’s a refresher or a new concept, bite-sized lessons make it easy to prioritize a compliance mindset. Let’s explore some of the best practices for leveraging microlearning in compliance training. Bite-sized learnings satisfy compliance requirements without getting in the way of busy schedules.

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What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Here are some common non-compliance activities: Failure to Maintain HIPAA Compliance: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict guidelines for safeguarding patient health information. This includes training modules and tools for secure data management.

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What is Healthcare Compliance Ethics?

MedTrainer

This includes adhering to healthcare privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and maintaining accurate medical records. They should not disclose patient information without proper consent or legal justification.

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Are You Accreditation Survey Ready or Just Compliant?

MedTrainer

If you think about the arduous OSHA and HIPAA compliance responsibilities, there’s a significant risk if there are no periodic checkpoints to ensure employees are following through on their compliance duties. How do you take this compliance and translate it to a survey-ready workforce? Here are my suggestions.