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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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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.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Idaho

MedTrainer

Regulations Unique to Idaho To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Idaho , there are a few additional regulations. Healthcare Facility Standards In Idaho, the Bureau of Facility Standards plays a key role that is particularly relevant for healthcare executives and compliance officers.

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Topics Covered in Healthcare Compliance Training

MedTrainer

Ensure Relevant and Up-To-Date Healthcare Compliance Training In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, it’s hard for employers to stay on top of required compliance training and changing regulations.