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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

When healthcare providers adhere to these guidelines, patient safety increases and legal risks decrease. Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. For example, CMS requires accurate and timely documentation of patient care to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

Although the fear of legal repercussions has intensified in the nursing community, legal professionals like Dolnick and Nancy Brent, MS, JD, RN , are eager to educate nurses about how they can protect themselves. Document everything One vital strategy nurses can leverage to protect themselves is through detailed documentation.