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Oct 14 2019

Why is HIPAA So Important?

By RHONDA CASTEEL 2019, Coding and Auditing, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA

Why is HIPAA So Important? Kelly D. Ogle, BS, MS, CMPM®, CHOP® This auditing and compliance "Tip of the Week" was originally published by the National Alliance for Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), a division of DoctorsManagement. Some may think that what they do to protect patient information may be a bit extreme. Others in specialty medical...

Jun 07 2019

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HIPAA CHANGED…AGAIN: ARE YOU COMPLIANT?

By RHONDA CASTEEL 2019, Coding and Auditing, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA

HIPAA Changed...Again: Are You Compliant? Bryan Meek, JD This auditing and compliance "Tip of the Week" was originally published by the National Alliance for Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), a division of DoctorsManagement. Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated the penalties that providers, including organizations, individuals, and/or business associates, will...

Feb 20 2018

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How to reduce occupational exposure to hazardous drugs

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA

How to reduce occupational exposure to hazardous drugs Ann Bachman, MT Director of CLIA Compliance at DoctorsManagement Medical practices must often handle hazardous drugs (HDs) and contaminated materials, and there are a slew of federal, state, and local laws that must be complied with. Any discarded HDs greater than residue amounts should be evaluated as...

Feb 18 2018

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2017 Injury and Illness Data Reporting

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

2017 Injury and Illness Data Reporting By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services OSHA’s 2016 final rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses called for employers with 250 or more employees to begin submitting their 300 Log and 301 Incident Report information in 2018. The purpose is...

Jan 16 2018

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Chemicals in the Healthcare Workplace: What Will They Do to You?

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

Chemicals in the Healthcare Workplace: What Will They Do to You? By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services …this time she found a little bottle…and round the neck of the bottle was a paper label, with the words “DRINK ME” beautifully printed on it in large letters. It was...

Dec 19 2017

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Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services Disposal of Drugs and Contaminated Materials Hazardous drugs (HDs) and contaminated materials should be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Any discarded HDs greater than residue amounts should be evaluated as to...

Nov 15 2017

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Trump’s OSHA

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

Trump's OSHA By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services When Donald Trump was elected President of the United States in 2016, the general expectation was a reduction in OSHA rule- making, inspections, and enforcement. The number of workplace OSHA inspections from January 20—July 20, 2017, was roughly the same...

Jul 17 2017

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Recent OSHA Enforcement: Whistleblower Protection

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

Recent OSHA Enforcement: Whistleblower Protection By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services A Connecticut district court has ruled that Charter Oak Health Center in Hartford must repay the lost wages of three workers who were fired after they announced their concerns about potential tuberculosis exposure in their workplace. OSHA...

Jun 13 2017

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Electrical Safety

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

Electrical Safety By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services Healthcare workers may use electrical devices on a daily basis without thinking of the potential hazards. Even the low-voltage medical equipment used in outpatient settings can create dangers such as— Electrical shock Electrocution Fires Explosions. Extension cords may be the...

Mar 15 2017

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What’s Growing in Your Sink?

By Karen 2017, 2018, OSHA / HIPAA / CLIA, Practice Operations

What's Growing in Your Sink? By: Kelly D. Ogle, BSDH, MIOP, CMPM, CHOP® Director of OSHA and HIPAA Services Handwashing is a good thing—or is it? What happens to the bacteria removed from the hands? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published on its website a study about nosocomial infections (now called “healthcare acquired...

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Why is HIPAA So Important?

HIPAA CHANGED…AGAIN: ARE YOU COMPLIANT?

How to reduce occupational exposure to hazardous drugs

2017 Injury and Illness Data Reporting

Chemicals in the Healthcare Workplace: What Will They Do to You?

Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs

Trump’s OSHA

Recent OSHA Enforcement: Whistleblower Protection

Electrical Safety

What’s Growing in Your Sink?

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