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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Here are five strategies for you to review and implement: #1 Develop a Zero-Tolerance Policy: Clearly communicate to all patients and staff that threats, violence, and abusive behavior will not be tolerated in your clinic. utilize security cameras following best practices to maintain HIPAA compliance.

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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance 

American Medical Compliance

Hence, these records serve as a vital communication tool among dental professionals. Therefore, dental practices must implement these measures to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, and to avoid fines.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. Offer solutions or best practices to help rectify problems. What are you aiming to achieve with the audit?

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Best Practice Social Media Use for Healthcare Professionals

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Don’t violate HIPAA regulations. Avoid responding to provocative posts and redirect sensitive posts to offline communication. dmvasilenko77/123RF.com The March 9, 2020 HospitalRecruiting.com blog described cautionary “Don’ts” regarding physicians use of social media. Don’t dispense medical advice to patients. Repeat step 1.

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HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

American Medical Compliance

Healthcare providers will learn about the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, Hazard Communication Standard, work safety procedures, and considerations for intimacy amongst residents. They may undergo regular training to be aware of recent trends and best practices in the industry. These programs can be completed in three months.

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Digital Do’s and Don’ts: Navigating Healthcare Compliance Successfully

American Medical Compliance

In this blog, we’ll explore the essential guidelines to ensure your healthcare practices remain compliant in the digital age. Do: Embrace secure communication Opt for secure communication channels when sharing sensitive patient information.

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The Benefits of Nursing Informatics: How Information Technology Is Revolutionizing Patient Care

Post University

The American Nursing Association (ANA) defines nursing informatics as the integration of “nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences,” with the ultimate intention of identifying, managing, and communicating the wealth of data that is vital to the successful practice of nursing.