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Top Cal/OSHA Violations in Healthcare—And How to Avoid Them 

American Medical Compliance

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enforces regulations to protect healthcare workers from hazards, yet many facilities still face violations that lead to fines, legal issues, and, most importantly, employee injuries. Train staff on recognizing and de-escalating violent situations.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

With well-documented schedules and shift management, hospitals can avoid costly errors and wasted resources. Communication Gaps: In a fast-paced environment, staff might miss updates about policy changes or scheduling revisions. Clear, real-time communication is key. This documentation should be accessible to all staff.

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When Nurses Need to Report Criminal Matters to the Board

Empowered Nurses

Keep Records: Document any communication you have with law enforcement or legal representatives related to the offense, as well as your notification to the board. Conclusion Self-reporting criminal matters is not only a legal obligation but an ethical one. Do not talk to anyone without your attorney present.

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Prepare and communicate how emergencies will be handled during the time leading up to the closure. Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. If possible, provide referrals to other local healthcare providers for ongoing care.

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Do’s and don’ts of defensive documentation

American Nurse

DOCUMENTING CARE is a basic nursing responsibility, but it’s one that nurses often struggle with because of time constraints and challenges associated with electronic health records (EHRs), such as poor user interfaces that leave nurses unclear as to where to document findings. The NSO/CNA Nurse Liability Claim Report (4th Ed.)

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The Legal Responsibilities of Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires strong clinical skills, excellent problem-solving, top-notch communication skills, and a deep understanding of the legal obligations and implications of Nursing practice. Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters.