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IT Security, Medical Standards, Active Shooter Preparedness, and Vendor Management Training

American Medical Compliance

The HIPAA Privacy Rule The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a cornerstone of healthcare compliance. For healthcare professionals, understanding and adhering to the HIPAA Privacy Rule is essential to maintaining patient trust. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration Among Nursing Staff

Daily Nurse

Hospital and departmental leadership must ensure everyone works together to care for patients effectively and efficiently. Still, many organizations are also integrating newer technologies, such as HIPAA-compliant messaging platforms, for instant communication between staff members.

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Consult with an attorney to make sure you understand how to start a physical therapy business that adheres to HIPAA standards. 9 Also, you will need to prepare documents for your patients to fill out: medical histories, insurance forms, pain maps, HIPAA disclosures, etc. Residential and Flex paths are available.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches. Accountability while working in healthcare is a core leadership skill.

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Patient Connections: Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Boundaries (Podcast)

Consult QD

You know, we have HIPAA. Podcast excerpt Podcast host Carol Pehotsky, DNP, RN, NEA-BC: How do you set some of those boundaries in a way that’s still focused on the patient and compassionate but really maintains that professional relationship? Foxx: So, it’s easy to get pretty black or white here.

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Healthcare Manager vs Healthcare Administrator: What’s the Difference?

Registered Nursing

Two leadership positions that often intersect are Healthcare Managers and Healthcare Administrators. Staff Leadership: They lead and mentor healthcare teams, including doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and other support personnel. Managers oversee compliance with government standards such as HIPAA and maintain accreditation.