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Comply with Privacy Rights to Avoid Unconsented Intimate Exams

AIHC

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]

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Understanding Whistleblower Protections in Healthcare – Legal Obligations and Compliance Implications

AIHC

This article illustrates how certified compliance professionals play a pivotal role in protecting whistleblowers and preventing retaliation. Introduction Healthcare compliance professionals are often the first line of defense when systems break down. The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

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Creating a Culture of Compliance: Beyond Policies and Procedures

AIHC

Atkins, PhD, MSW, LMSW, CPC, CIGE Avoid sanctions, civil monetary penalties and other consequences resulting from lack of developing an ethical culture of compliance throughout all layers of your organization. This article addresses basic steps to create an effective culture of compliance in a healthcare organization.

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Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents

Compliancy Group

In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. Importance of HIPAA Documentation Adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is central to safeguarding protected health information (PHI).

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Juggling Chainsaws

YouCompli

If you think about it, healthcare compliance can be comparable to juggling chainsaws in the sense that both require a high level of skill, focus, and precision. Think about your organization as the big top, and all of the responsibilities you have as the compliance officer are your chainsaws!

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Microlearning: What Is It and How Should It Be Used for Compliance Training?

MedTrainer

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. What Is Microlearning?

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What is Healthcare Compliance Ethics?

MedTrainer

That’s why healthcare compliance regulations exist. What is healthcare compliance ethics? In this blog, we’ll discuss how compliance came into being and why ethics are closely monitored by federal, state, and local governments. What is Healthcare Compliance Ethics? Who Enforces Healthcare Compliance Ethics?