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Comply with Privacy Rights to Avoid Unconsented Intimate Exams

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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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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Idaho

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The Medicaid and Health program of Idaho provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities in the state, offering a range of medical and health-related services. It also allows licensure exceptions for out-of-state providers under specific circumstances.

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Why Technology Should Be Part of a Healthcare Plan of Correction

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Plans of correction are common in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) surveys. The document details the specific steps to correct issues and the timeline for completion, as well as ongoing monitoring for compliance.

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What is Non-Compliance in Healthcare?

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Significant fines also can be levied by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for overbilling Medicare and Medicaid. Non-compliance includes improper hand hygiene, inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, and poor sanitation practices.

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Are You Accreditation Survey Ready or Just Compliant?

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Compliant Survey Ready All operations comply with established standards set by regulatory bodies, such as the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), or state health departments. How do you take this compliance and translate it to a survey-ready workforce? Here are my suggestions.

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Federal and State Healthcare Compliance Requirements

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These federal compliance governing agencies regulate the industry at the national level: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS plays a crucial role in overseeing federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. What Are Accreditation Compliance Requirements?

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Colorado

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As of the writing of this post, Colorado requires that healthcare providers obtain informed consent from patients before providing telehealth services and that a valid provider-patient relationship be established before providing telehealth services. Learn more about credentialing in Colorado.