American Medical Compliance

MARCH 3, 2025

Common Cal/Osha Violations No formal workplace violence prevention plan Lack of staff training on de-escalation techniques Failure to report and document violent incidents Inadequate security measures in high-risk areas How to Avoid This Violation Develop a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan as required by Cal/OSHA.

Legal Issues 103

Legal Issues Staff Training Promotion Communication 103

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

By accurately documenting workplace injuries, organizations can track injury trends over time, identify common causes of injuries, and implement targeted interventions to prevent future incidents. Workplace Violence Healthcare workers often face the threat of workplace violence. Preventive measures are necessary.

Best Practices 105

Best Practices Communication Staff Training 105

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Examples of areas with the biggest compliance risks are high-volume billing departments prone to coding errors, patient records management that may expose protected health information (PHI), or staff training gaps that could lead to non-compliance. For instance, denial rates can typically reach up to 10%.

HIPAA 105

HIPAA Medicaid Health Insurance Best Practices 105

Relias

JANUARY 19, 2024

“It is important for staff and supervisors to see compliance as a priority in their organization.” Despite the increased focus on compliance, only 48% of post-acute care organizations use a learning management system to track staff training, according to the Relias 2023 State of Healthcare Training and Staff Development Report.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Staff Training Health Outcomes 52

Relias

MAY 2, 2024

Compliance oversight Digital platforms facilitate communication and collaboration among compliance officers and committee members, streamlining decision-making processes and providing a centralized platform for documentation and discussions, thus enhancing your organization’s healthcare compliance management.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Communication Staff Training Education 52

Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

Respondents also commented that credentialing is important from a liability perspective, as it documents that health centers are carrying out their due diligence when hiring new healthcare practitioners. Training as risk management Regular staff training on risk management is critical for mitigating risk.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice HIPAA Staff Training Health Insurance 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This will help to ensure that your engagement programs for employees provide the type of recognition that validates and uplifts your staff. Training programs and career growth opportunities Your staff members want to learn, get better at their jobs, and further their career. Develop an action plan.

Promotion 98

Promotion Self-Care Staff Training Leadership 98

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The relief in workload that the LPN/LVN can provide, at a minimum, includes patient care tasks, such as dressing changes and admission and discharge documentation. Front-line staff involvement in model design is critical — along with investments in staff training, change management, and coaching,” Boston-Fleischhauer said.

Chief Nursing Officer 75

Chief Nursing Officer LPN Licensing Nurse Shortage 75

American Nurse

MARCH 3, 2023

In an audit performed at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, UK, Ali and colleagues found that 21% of patients who had experienced a fall hadn’t received a documented clinical assessment; of the patients who did, only 28% had an accurately documented 24-hour neurologic observation period.

Long Term Care 59

Long Term Care Care coordination Staff Training Nurse Practitioner 59

Relias

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That means making sure they are compliant with all required training, are up to date on evidence-based practices, and have the knowledge and skills to consistently provide high-quality care. Once again, training and experience will better-ensure success for your team, as well as your clients.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Staff Training Home Healthcare 52

Relias

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In other words, having competent staff to provide specialty care is now essential to document that you are providing the range of care needed by a specific patient rather than focusing on the amount of therapy provided. Specialized Staff Training Is a Win for Everyone.

Medicare 52

Medicare Business Medicaid Professional Development 52

Relias

AUGUST 9, 2023

You’ve got to figure out what the new regulations are, when they’re going to hit, and how to get your staff trained up to stay in compliance with the newest changes. The video training you have isn’t up to date anymore. Consider your organization–assigned document or individual staff member?

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Education Medicaid Medicare 52

Celayix

MAY 2, 2024

Record Keeping and Program Evaluation A critical component of workplace violence prevention programs is accurate and complete documentation. Facility managers should keep records of dangers, assaults, injuries, illnesses, remedial measures, and staff training.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Bedside nursing Staff Training Mental Health 52

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Staff training and licenses. Helping your staff find a problem before the surveyor does is extremely valuable.”. Audit coding and billing to ensure clinical documentation integrity. Provide staff compliance and competency education, addressing any quality measure deficiencies. Review your documentation.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Self-Care Licensing 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Practical, evidence-based guidelines (including visual confirmation tools, documented mobility goals, continuous feedback, and education) can help nurses embrace mobilization of patients receiving ECMO therapy. Learning Objectives Explain extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. (See See ECMO explained.

Education 52

Education Self-Care Promotion Nurse Educator 52