Bill of Health

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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MedTrainer

MAY 23, 2024

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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American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

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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AIHC

JUNE 14, 2024

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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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2023

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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Hall Render

JULY 19, 2024

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

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