As we turn the page on 2021 and embark on 2022, many are hopeful that this year we will finally...
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OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Update
On June 10, 2021, OSHA (the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration) released the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary...
8 Patient Safety Facts for Patient Safety Week
National Patient Safety Week is March 14-20. This week is dedicated to growing awareness about patient safety, learning more about...
2021 HIPAA Breach Reporting Rules Deadline Approaches
The 2021 HIPAA Breach reporting deadline is less than a month away. Which means any breaches involving 500 individuals or...
OSHA and HIPAA Training
Many of us were pleased to say goodbye 2020. As we look ahead to a new year, it is important...
COVID-19 Cybercrime: 4 Tips to Protect Your Practice
Crimes of opportunity have been increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cybercrime is no exception. The FBI recently reported that...
Beware of Increased Coronavirus Cybersecurity Related Threats
Coronavirus cybersecurity threats are on the rise. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only infected the entire globe with a health...
How Remote Employees Stay HIPAA Compliant During COVID-19
Remote employees stay HIPAA compliant during COVID-19 by adapting to new protocols and technologies that ensure the confidentiality and security...
Is Contacting COVID Patients for Blood and Plasma HIPAA Compliant?
Recently, there has been some confusion on whether or not the utilization of personal health information (PHI) to contact patients...
HHS Guidance for COVID-19 and HIPAA
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance and clarity regarding disclosures...
Best Practices for Medical Practice Social Distancing
Medical practice social distancing has become a crucial aspect of healthcare management in response to public health guidelines. By implementing...
Top 7 COVID-19 Questions and Answers for Medical Practices
COVID-19 questions have prompted medical practices to critically evaluate and enhance their safety protocols to protect both staff and patients...