Hanys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

14 Nursing home back-to-basics series: Site visit readiness Nov. 20 Latest updates on HIPAA, web tracking and state privacy laws Nov. Standing membership call on state and federal issues Nov. 12 Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community recruitment webinar Nov. 13 Fall 2024 HIM user group meeting Nov.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes HIPAA Nurses 52

Med-Net Compliance

JULY 25, 2022

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the resolution of eleven investigations in its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Right of Access Initiative, bringing the total number of these enforcement actions to thirty-eight since the initiative began.

HIPAA 59

HIPAA US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 59

Health Care Performance

JANUARY 27, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. February 9, 2022: How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis. The HIPAA Security Risk Analysis is required by law. May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. CST - 12:00 p.m.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses 52

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 30, 2022

The Wilsonville, OR-based home health care service provider and nursing home operator, Avamere Holdings, is facing a class action lawsuit over a major data breach that affected 96 senior living and healthcare facilities and resulted in the exposure of the protected health information of more than 380,000 individuals.

Nursing Homes 124

Nursing Homes Fraud Ransomware HIPAA 124

Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. February 9, 2022: How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis. The HIPAA Security Risk Analysis is required by law. May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. CST - 12:00 p.m.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Nursing Homes Compliance Nurses 52

Health Care Performance

JUNE 14, 2022

For example: A nursing home’s videos of residents enjoying therapy dogs Floyd and Loki went viral on TikTok. Last Thanksgiving, one nursing home’s TikTok video of the administrator dressed as a Thanksgiving turkey went viral. Have fun – but make sure everyone involved understands the HIPAA consequences.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Nursing Homes Nurses 52

Health Care Performance

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. HIPAA Security Update. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. January 25, 2023.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Nursing Homes Nurses 52

Health Care Performance

JANUARY 11, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. HIPAA Security Update. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. January 25, 2023.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Nursing Homes Nurses 52

Health Care Performance

AUGUST 11, 2022

A nursing home contracted with a chicken farm for medical records shredding services. These are all potential HIPAA violations. And they show that HIPAA TRAINING DOES NOT HAVE TO BE BORING. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or. Let us make your HIPAA training memorable.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Nursing Homes Health Insurance Nurses 52

Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. NAB CEUs It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010. CCB CEUs 1.5 SNF Compliance Update April 19, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 CCB CEUs 1.5

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Nursing Homes Nurses 52

Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. NAB CEUs It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010. CCB CEUs 1.5 SNF Compliance Update April 19, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 CCB CEUs 1.5

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Nursing Homes Nurses 52

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 10, 2023

nursing homes. The post Hive RaaS Gang Leaks Stolen Consulate Health Care Data appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The Hive ransomware-as-a-service (RaasS) operation has claimed responsibility for an attack on Consulate Health Care, a Florida-based chain of 140 U.S.

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Ransomware Nursing Homes HIPAA Nurses 102

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. As a teenager, I volunteered in hospitals and nursing homes.

Governance 107

Governance HIPAA Compliance Nursing Homes 107

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2022

"Utilizing a Chromebook and HIPAA-compliant communications platform such as Zoom or Google Meets, team members can reach a Hackensack Meridian Health psychiatrist who can diagnose, prescribe and provide recommendations on next steps for patients.

COVID-19 147

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Licensing 147

Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules are described in the GCPG. Most nursing facilities are covered entities under HIPAA because they are health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically.

Nurses 52

Nurses Compliance Medicare Medicare 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Over the years, while digital technology was quickly advancing, telehealth had a relatively low adoption rate due to poor reimbursement rates and regulatory challenges when it came to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. This means patients can receive care wherever they are – at home, nursing home, assisted living, etc.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 Medicare Medicare 195

MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

The updated OIG guidance provides recommendations that include seven elements which are used by prosecutors when evaluating civil and monetary fines associated with the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Physician Self-Referral laws, the False Claims Act,Criminal Health Care Fraud Statutes, and HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

Compliance 94

Compliance Fraud HIPAA Compliance Officers 94

Health Care Performance

AUGUST 25, 2022

We summarize enforcement trends and deliver the latest compliance and HIPAA developments to your inbox with our Monthly Compliance News Report. MPA’s clients use the News Report to find ideas for compliance and HIPAA training, and identify areas where policies or audits are needed. Twelve new HIPAA enforcements. and more!

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes HIPAA Fraud 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Assisted Living Education and Training Employees of assisted living facilities do not have the same level of exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens as the workers of long-term care facilities and nursing homes. These workers face workplace injury concerns the same as other American employees.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses 52

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This means your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Examples of covered entities include health plans, clearinghouses, and certain health care providers including but not limited to: doctors, clinics, psychologists, dentists, chiropractors, nursing homes, and pharmacies.

Medicaid 97

Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 97

MedTrainer

AUGUST 8, 2024

CMS and subject matter experts created the Hand in Hand in-service training for nurse aides to meet this requirement. Purpose: The mission of the Hand in Hand training is to provide nursing homes with a high-quality training program that emphasizes person-centered care in the care of persons with dementia and the prevention of abuse.

Medicare 93

Medicare Medicare Compliance Medicaid 93

Health Care Performance

APRIL 5, 2022

May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010. Since then, we have had rules issued; enforcement delayed; and a pandemic.

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses HIPAA 52

Health Care Performance

MARCH 29, 2022

May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010. Since then, we have had rules issued; enforcement delayed; and a pandemic.

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses HIPAA 52

Health Care Performance

MARCH 16, 2022

May 11, 2022: Affordable Care Act Compliance Programs for Nursing Homes. It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010. Since then, we have had rules issued; enforcement delayed; and a pandemic.

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses HIPAA 52

Health Care Performance

APRIL 5, 2023

NAB CEUs It’s been a long road since the Affordable Care Act mandated compliance and ethics programs for nursing homes in 2010. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima SNF Compliance Update April 19, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 CCB CEUs 1.5

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses HIPAA 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Nursing Homes: Skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and other types of nursing homes. In these cases, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require compliance programs from the following facilities: Hospitals: General acute care and specialty hospitals.

Governance 52

Governance Compliance Nursing Homes Medicaid 52

Compliancy Group

MARCH 1, 2023

Portable machines are the preferred choice for emergency rooms, intensive care units, in nursing homes, in prisons, or in shelters for people experiencing homelessness, where transfer to the hospital radiology department may be an obstacle. × HIPAA and OSHA in One Place Find Out More! Machines can be fixed or portable.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes HIPAA Compliance Nurses 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 15, 2025

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.

Compliance 78

Compliance Informed Consent Nursing Homes Medicaid 78

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

A provider present with the patient at one location – a nursing home, community clinic, etc. During the COVID-19 epidemic where elder patients are at the highest risk and where hospitals are at overcapacity due to COVID-19, SafeBeing helps keep patients safer at home or in elder care facilities, and out of hospitals.

COVID-19 217

COVID-19 FDA Hospitals Elder Care 217

Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program Guidance Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance program guidance is for individual providers like hospitals or nursing homes.

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Compliance Compliance Officers Fraud Compliance Framework 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Download the Ultimate List of Training Requirements for Long-Term Care to see a full list of federal training requirements for nursing homes and skilled nursing staff broken down by role, with the applicable standard, CMS violation category, and frequency.

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes HIPAA Nurses 52

HIPAA & Health IT

MAY 19, 2023

Brightree and MatrixCare Support Interoperability Thanks to legislative omissions, only 84% of nursing homes have adopted health information technology, and 60% don’t have the ability to share data with healthcare providers.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Nurses Public Health Medicaid 52

HIPAA & Health IT

MAY 19, 2023

Brightree and MatrixCare Support Interoperability Thanks to legislative omissions, only 84% of nursing homes have adopted health information technology, and 60% don’t have the ability to share data with healthcare providers.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Nurses Public Health Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This includes compliance with licensing requirements for healthcare providers and facilities, as well as adherence to the state’s stringent patient privacy laws, including HIPAA and the New York State Information Security Breach and Notification Act.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Nursing Homes Public Health 52

MedTrainer

MAY 4, 2023

For example, in your rush to move appointments online, did you adopt telehealth technology that will no longer be compliant when all HIPAA Rules are enforced? Nursing homes must still provide annual emergency preparedness training. Emergency training requirements have also loosened, decreased from annually to every two years.

Public Health 52

Public Health Compliance COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine 52

Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Focus Areas for 2024 The OIG’s General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) establishes industry-specific compliance program guidance (ICPG) for 2024 that focuses on forms of fraud, waste, and abuse specific to certain types of suppliers, providers, and entities like nursing homes, clinical laboratories, and hospitals.

Compliance Officers 52

Compliance Officers Compliance Medicare Medicare 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Similarly, WEDI was named in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) legislation as an advisor to the HHS Secretary. WEDI has close working relationships with both CMS and CAQH.

COVID-19 75

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Health Insurance 75