Remove Governance Remove Informed Consent Remove Nurses
article thumbnail

The Legal and Ethical Imperative of Explicit Consent in Intimate Medical Procedures

AIHC

However, sensitive exams and other intimate tasks conducted without consent can leave patients feeling violated. Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice. of them expressed a correct understanding of what constitutes informed consent. [3] Written by: Shelby Harriel-Hidlebaugh, M.Ed.

article thumbnail

Inpatient telemedicine improves care and patient satisfaction at Howard University Hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We had to deploy not only new beds, nurse call systems, oxygen lines and infection control solutions, we also had to prepare for staffing the new departments," said Dr. Kevin Dawson, CIO at Howard University Hospital. "With the help of Amwell, we developed training programs for physicians and nurses," he added.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Billing Behavioral Health Services: A Comprehensive Guide

Medisys Compliance

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with a focus on mental health: APRNs, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists with a psychiatric specialization, can diagnose and treat mental health conditions, often with prescriptive authority.

article thumbnail

Federal and State Healthcare Compliance Requirements

MedTrainer

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. States may also have unique regulations related to informed consent, end-of-life care, and telemedicine practices.

article thumbnail

Why Technology Should Be Part of a Healthcare Plan of Correction

MedTrainer

At some point, nearly every facility must complete one, especially in long-term care where CMS data shows that nearly every active nursing home has received a deficiency in the past three years ( 28% were for actual harm or jeopardy). A healthcare plan of correction is an unfortunate wake up call.

article thumbnail

List of Documents for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

Medisys Compliance

Informed consent. Nurses’ notes. The record must contain a tissue diagnosis by a pathologist on any tissues removed during surgery excluding those exempted by the governing body. A nursing note documenting post-operative abnormalities or complications, vital signs, and general condition of the patient.

article thumbnail

Managing Healthcare Compliance in Idaho

MedTrainer

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. The Act equates virtual care’s standard to in-person care, emphasizing sufficient provider-patient relationships and informed consent.