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New Books Make Great Gifts For Nurses

The Nursing Site

The Workbook is a.pdf downloadable file you can purchase on my Etsy Stor e for your Personal Use ONLY!!!! You might want to search the tools and accessories suggested in the APPENDIX from TheNursingSite.com storefront. There’s a Workbook too full of printable forms, tables, lists, and trackers to help you make this work for you!

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“Patient Gossip” When Do Social Media Posts Violate HIPAA

The Gypsy Nurse

Adhering to HIPAA guidelines and rules is of the utmost importance to a healthcare professional. But at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations? One of the most common social media HIPAA violations includes posting patient gossip. Familiarize yourself with these.

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Did A Nurse Violate His Niece’s HIPAA Privacy Rights?

Nurse.com

In the complaint, the niece said the nurse had violated her Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rights and also acted unprofessionally. He believes HIPAA applies to him only when caring for patients in a nurse-patient relationship. It’s also established at the federal level by HIPAA itself.

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HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

American Medical Compliance

The courses include module quizzes, downloadable materials, individual support, and questions for test preparation. Buy Course Today The post HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS) appeared first on American Medical Compliance. Most courses are offered in two formats: online and classroom.

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Healthcare Data Security Breach: What to Do If Your Records Have Been Hacked

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They should also keep up with the latest healthcare IT news, including the HIPAA Journal , to make sure your system is up to date. Opening suspicious emails, downloading files, and clicking on unfamiliar links are some of the main contributors to cyberattacks.

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Transparency in Healthcare: How Consumers Are Taking Control of Their Medical Information

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Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process.

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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Download this FREE eBook from BoardVitals, The Complete Guide to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Do NP’s have NPI numbers? Yes, they do!