Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2020

"The FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program will enable Parker to reduce patient face-to-face encounters in the nursing home and the possible impact of COVID-19, reduce PPE, and minimize staff burden." " Lorraine Breuer, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation. ” MARKETPLACE.

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Health Care Performance

JUNE 29, 2022

CMS will begin reviewing nursing home Compliance and Ethics programs via survey on. The State Operations Manual uses the original Compliance and Ethics Programs rule that was issued as part of Phase 3 –. Nursing homes should make sure their compliance programs are built to the original rule (plus OIG guidance).

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Medicaid Fraud Division also prioritizes the physical and financial security of residents who reside in Massachusetts nursing homes. Cases include: In September 2021, a certified nurse’s aide was charged with sexually assaulting two elderly nursing home residents at a Massachusetts nursing home while he worked the night shift.

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Health Care Performance

APRIL 12, 2022

A nursing home Compliance Officer called to tell me someone slid an anonymous note under her door. The note said: “A nurse aide hugged a resident at lunch and I think it was inappropriate.”. The Compliance Officer’s first reaction was: If this report is accurate, it is concerning.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program Guidance Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance program guidance is for individual providers like hospitals or nursing homes. Their presence ensures that the organization remains vigilant in maintaining ethical standards and preventing breaches.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires nursing homes and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to have an individual who is qualified by experience and training to serve as an infection control preventionist. Evaluate your current infection control and prevention plan.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Since the release of its first compliance program guidance (“CPG”) for hospitals in 1998, OIG has developed a series of voluntary CPGs directed at various subsets of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billing companies, clinical laboratories, among many others.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

In these cases, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require compliance programs from the following facilities: Hospitals: General acute care and specialty hospitals. Nursing Homes: Skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and other types of nursing homes.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Medical and mental/behavioral health providers must adhere to licensing requirements — set by the Alaska State Medical Board and Alaska Division of Behavioral Health — to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 19, 2024

Medical errors can occur in any healthcare setting, including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. These can include diagnosis, treatment, medication, surgery, and communication errors.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Download the Ultimate List of Training Requirements for Long-Term Care to see a full list of federal training requirements for nursing homes and skilled nursing staff broken down by role, with the applicable standard, CMS violation category, and frequency.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 30, 2024

Patient fall incident reports serve as a vital tool for monitoring and preventing falls in healthcare settings such as hospitals and nursing homes, where technology plays a crucial role in capturing and analyzing data to mitigate fall-related incidents.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Examples of covered entities include health plans, clearinghouses, and certain health care providers including but not limited to: doctors, clinics, psychologists, dentists, chiropractors, nursing homes, and pharmacies.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The New York State Office of Mental Health handles licensing for mental and behavioral health providers, guaranteeing that individuals practicing in these fields possess the required competencies and credentials.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Certificate of Need Required for Certain Facilities In Nebraska, the Certificate of Need (CON) law is a key regulation for executives and compliance professionals in healthcare. The law controls the growth of healthcare services, particularly in areas such as rehabilitation and nursing home beds.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Medical errors can occur at any stage of the healthcare process, from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up care, and in any healthcare setting, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and even at home.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to healthcare, compliance is not just a buzzword — it’s critical to ensuring quality of care, protecting patient privacy, and staying on the right side of the law. But what exactly is a compliance plan in healthcare, and why is it so crucial?

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As a teenager, I volunteered in hospitals and nursing homes. I remained in acute care, transitioning to roles more specifically related to compliance. I’m currently on contract to a State Medicaid Agency’s Privacy Office. I perform most of those duties performed in any healthcare privacy compliance office.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) is a key non-profit organization that supports and advocates for nearly 400 healthcare entities in New Jersey, including hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on quality, affordable healthcare.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc. buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

AUGUST 25, 2023

Louis health care system to build $21M medical office building Judge dismisses legal attempt by South City Hospital ownership group Laid off South City Hospital employees confused, frustrated over status of retirement accounts Marshfield pregnancy clinic to build $1.7M

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tulane’s new nursing school hopes to help bolster the ranks. bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage Cancer-killing gel, minimally-invasive brain shunts: Here are recent startups spun out of area hospitals UMass Memorial named one of top U.S. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

Sanders pushes funding boost for rural health care Struggling to survive, the first rural hospitals line up for new federal lifeline ALABAMA AARP report puts spotlight on caregiving issues, expenses in Alabama All of Us Research Program launching new enrollment location in Dothan Local partnership to provide cancer screening for rural patients Medical (..)

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