AIHC
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Written by Gabriella Neff, RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC This past year, in 2024, revisions were made to clarify hospital guidelines related to informed consent specifically addressing UIEs (unconsented intimate exams) to patients while under anesthesia. OCR recently issued an FAQ focusing on this right. [6]
AIHC
APRIL 22, 2025
This clause is critical for compliance officers to understand, especially when investigating disclosures involving PHI. Notably, these protections apply even if the employee discloses information outside of the organization, including to Congress, an Inspector General, or a federal employee responsible for contract oversight.
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AIHC
MAY 6, 2025
For example, front-desk staff may need HIPAA training focused on verbal disclosures, while clinicians require deeper insight into documentation and informed consent. University of Miami Health System strengthens compliance hotline after internal audit. link] Health Care Compliance Association. link] Kaiser Permanente.
Compliancy Group
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. Patients must acknowledge with a signature that theyve received and understood this information.
YouCompli
JANUARY 28, 2025
Think about your organization as the big top, and all of the responsibilities you have as the compliance officer are your chainsaws! In healthcare, the stakes are incredibly high, with strict regulations and standards that must be followed to ensure patient safety, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
MedTrainer
JANUARY 26, 2024
They should not disclose patient information without proper consent or legal justification. Informed Consent: Patients have the right to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Healthcare professionals should prioritize patient interests over personal or financial gain.
MedTrainer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Microlearning can help introduce unfamiliar topics to staff and get them comfortable with new compliance concepts, as opposed to making them sit through a seminar or long presentation. Examples: The HITECH Act, Security Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning, Informed Consent, and more.
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