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5 Steps for Effectively Managing Quality Events

Dot Compliance

Quality events—deviations from established standards—are common occurrences in this highly regulated industry. This means it’s essential for life sciences professionals to understand and manage these events effectively, in order to meet regulatory compliance.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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What Are Reportable Events in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

To underline the significance and complexity of this system, we will explore what are reportable events in healthcare, the regulatory requirements that govern them, the types of reportable events, and the importance of proper reporting. Each state has its own set of laws and regulations dictating what must be reported and when.

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What Are Near-Miss Events in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Healthcare has its own near-miss events where a complication or medical error causes injury but the patient survives. What are near-miss events in healthcare? In this blog, we’ll describe near-miss events and how incident reporting software helps healthcare organizations better understand causes and ways to prevent future problems.

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Inside the 2024 HCCA Compliance Institute and HEALTHCON

Healthicity

It is also the time of year when coders, auditors, and compliance professionals are out in full force, learning all they can…at two of the industry’s main event. It’s Springtime. The bees are buzzing and flowers blooming.

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Healthcare Governance Risk and Compliance

Compliancy Group

Patient safety and regulatory compliance are paramount, and healthcare organizations face numerous challenges in effectively managing their operations. The complex nature of the healthcare industry calls for a robust framework to ensure governance, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with various regulations.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.