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Combatting Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care: Challenges and Opportunities of Electronic Monitoring

Bill of Health

Given this growth, preventing elder abuse must be at the forefront of policymaking. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized elder abuse as a “serious” problem that is commonly occurring, yet significantly underreported, in the U.S. Specific to the U.S.,

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Empowering Elder Justice Training

American Medical Compliance

The Empowering Elder Justice Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of elder justice. By ensuring healthcare providers are educated on the subject, healthcare facilities can guarantee a safe and respectful environment that promotes elder justice.

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Making Sense of Older Americans Act Updates

MedTrainer

If your healthcare organization works with OAA-regulated agencies, it may be time to refresh employee compliance training around emergency preparedness, preventing elder abuse, and avoiding conflicts of interest. The majority of abuse is done by caregivers either in the elder’s home or a care center.

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Spotting Financial Fraud & Exploitation of the Elderly

AIHC

Part 3 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS of the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance ( AIHC ), a non-profit healthcare education organization. These laws vary considerably from state to state.

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How to Become HIPAA Compliant

HIPAA Journal

The HIPAA Administrative Simplification Regulations only apply to businesses that qualify as a HIPAA Covered Entity or Business Associate according to the definitions provided in the HIPAA General Provisions ( 45 CFR §160.103 ) and to health-related businesses regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. what constitutes a breach (i.e.,

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Why hospital merger activity could rise in the second half of 2024 Joint Commission revises ‘restraint’ definition These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report ALABAMA Bham rehabilitation company opens $6.7M