Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Protecting Patient Rights Protecting patient rights is a fundamental aspect of Nursing and involves ensuring that patients receive fair treatment, privacy, and autonomy in their medical care. Patients are entitled to fair treatment that is free of bias, as well as privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical conditions and history.

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Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Communication Health Outcomes 113

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

In a survey , dental providers agree that careful and precise recordkeeping is indispensable, emphasizing the importance of documenting elements such as patient histories, examination results, diagnoses, radiographs, treatment plans, consent forms, and clinic notes. This does not only facilitate comprehensive patient care.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Best Practices Staff Training 105

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Manual of Policies and Procedures mandates preliminary preclinical data collection to confirm the product is reasonably safe for initial testing in humans. Lawmakers are putting regulations in place to safeguard health data privacy.

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Health Tech Pharmaceutical Licensing 98

American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, data breaches, privacy violations, and subpar care can harm the very individuals healthcare is meant to serve. Ensure that your digital practices, including telehealth services, adhere to these regulations to safeguard patient privacy. Don’t: Bypass consent Never access or share patient information without proper consent.

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HIPAA Telemedicine Health Insurance Best Practices 97

Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) strictly protects patient privacy and prohibits healthcare professionals from sharing any identifiable information without the patient's consent. Having separate accounts allows you to maintain a sense of privacy and control over the information you share.

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Best Practices HIPAA Health Insurance Promotion 86

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 26, 2023

This privacy policy expiration carries significant implications for healthcare providers and emphasizes the importance of patient privacy. Implications of COVID-19 Privacy Policy Expiration During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers benefited from the flexibility provided by HIPAA enforcement discretion.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Staff Training Best Practices 52

Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To properly document your patient care, it is essential to use clear and objective language, write the facts, record care promptly, sign and date all entries, report any omissions or errors according to your facility's policies, and protect patient confidentiality and privacy.

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Malpractice Legal Issues Licensing Communication 76