Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring compliance with FTC guidelines and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy is crucial. Make sure you have signed permission and documentation on file. Avoiding Penalties Non-compliance with FTC regulations can result in significant penalties, including fines and public reprimands. Are you utilizing any endorsements?

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One reason for this is the big elephant in the room… HIPAA , even though we’re talking about marketing emails that don’t contain personal health information (PHI) per se. Digital Marketing and HIPAA Privacy laws have changed and will continue to develop as technology does. However, only a few use email in their marketing.

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Empowered Nurses

APRIL 17, 2025

Everything you document is instantly available to patients and their families, and in some cases, their attorneys. But if something significant occurred, document it as close to the time it happened as you can. If its documented poorly, it did happen in the worst possible way. Protect your license by documenting with intention.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

MARCH 28, 2024

While security cameras may not be feasible for the small practice due to cost, there is another consideration… HIPAA compliance. utilize security cameras following best practices to maintain HIPAA compliance. Hence, any security cameras must be installed following strict guidelines to ensure HIPAA compliance.

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Empowered Nurses

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Document Like Lives Depend on It (Because They Do!) Accurate, timely documentation isnt just paperwork; its your shield. Advocate for your patients, document your conversations, and make sure concerns are addressed. Respect Privacy Like Its Sacred HIPAA isnt just a law; its a promise to your patients.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 4, 2025

The app allows nurses to use a mobile phone to document patient information in real-time through voice dictation. Hain: Nurses juggle multiple responsibilities, from patient care to complex documentation and care coordination. How does Aiva Assistant help nurses in their daily workflow? How does the Aiva Nurse Assistant app work?

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These are recordkeeping and documentation. 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.

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Scrubs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Amidst this chaos enters a hero—the healthcare document scanner , a tool that is fast becoming as essential to healthcare practices as stethoscopes and scrubs. Let’s delve into the heart of how this technology is reshaping the landscape of healthcare documentation. However, taking the leap isn’t as daunting as it appears.

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Empowered Nurses

APRIL 24, 2025

Oversharing on Social Media Posting that patient room selfie might seem innocent (especially if no ones in the photo), but HIPAA violations dont play. Sloppy or Incomplete Documentation If you didnt chart it, it didnt happen is still the golden rule. Document thoroughly, factually, and in a timely fashion. Set a reminder.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Even if you pay someone to credential you, you still have to gather all the documentation and upload it to them. Why not just gather and upload all the documentation to the CAQH site yourself? Other common mistakes are underestimating the time it takes to get credentialed and submitting incomplete documentation.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

The following Documentation and Provider Standards Training educates healthcare providers on the significance of documentation compliance in healthcare. Staying Compliant in Healthcare HIPAA plays a large role in healthcare compliance. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This marks the first update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013. 1] The Proposed Rule applies to HIPAA-regulated entities, including Covered Entities such as health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, most healthcare providers, and their Business Associates. population. [1]

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Arrange for long-term storage or transfer of medical records and ensure compliance with all retention laws. When it’s time to dispose of records, ensure they are destroyed securely to protect patient confidentiality.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires careful structuring of financial relationships between physicians and healthcare entities. HIPAA Finally, HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.

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Celayix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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. With well-documented schedules and shift management, hospitals can avoid costly errors and wasted resources.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 8, 2025

Create a profile and just document what you do on a day to day, like what the struggles are that you're seeing at your institutions and then making sure that you're engaging with other CNOs across the country." "CNOs must participate because other people are writing the narrative about nursing without nursing."

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Elder Care Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover the top legal documents every senior should have in place, from wills and trusts to healthcare directives and powers of attorney. The post Top Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have in Place appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For years, law enforcement has bypassed traditional means of securing evidence by informal requests for documents from witnesses of crimes. At some point, that practice bled over into informal requests for healthcare providers’ documents, including documents reflecting protected health information (PHI).

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 1, 2024

Consult with an attorney to make sure you understand how to start a physical therapy business that adheres to HIPAA standards. 9 Also, you will need to prepare documents for your patients to fill out: medical histories, insurance forms, pain maps, HIPAA disclosures, etc.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

Along with their daily schedules, consider writing down each employee’s responsibilities in a shared document that everyone can access and reference. Still, many organizations are also integrating newer technologies, such as HIPAA-compliant messaging platforms, for instant communication between staff members.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

They should also keep up with the latest healthcare IT news, including the HIPAA Journal , to make sure your system is up to date. Alert Affiliates and Business Partners Once you’ve gathered and documented all information regarding the attack, you will need to contact your business partners and the general public.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nurses must know and comply with HIPAA, information security, and confidentiality. Remember Documentation Just as you would if seeing a patient in person, nurses need to do documentation. Telehealth sessions should be as thoroughly documented as all other patient/client encounters.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Healthcare organizations must comply with many regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various state-specific regulations. It is not just about following rules but about maintaining the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior.

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Relias

MAY 2, 2024

For instance, according to The HIPAA Journal , the maximum penalty for HIPAA rule violations in 2024 is $2,067,813 per violation per calendar year. Enforcement and discipline Leveraging digital documentation and tracking can support enforcing compliance standards and tracking disciplinary actions.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 2, 2023

Their discussion touched on everything, from nurse training to safety and HIPAA compliance, and even properly evaluating the operational and technical support of potential partners. This effort led to 35% decrease in documentation issues reported. These nurses can dig into the issues and uncover issues that can go beyond one facility.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

MAY 26, 2019

They can include patient errors, HIPAA violations, causing undue risk for an employer, and social media mistakes. Misrepresentation of Your Work It’s another name for falsifying documentation and in 100% of the cases it is indefensible. Remember, one false documentation is one too many and could result in loss of your job.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 12, 2025

However, poor structuring or documentation of these instruments can create valuation and dilution issues in later rounds. Investors expect companies to adhere to FDA cybersecurity guidelines for medical devices, HIPAA privacy standards, and state-level consumer data protectionsespecially for products handling sensitive patient data.

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Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

Respondents also commented that credentialing is important from a liability perspective, as it documents that health centers are carrying out their due diligence when hiring new healthcare practitioners. Quality improvement Quality improvement programs include the internal efforts to improve the quality of clinical care.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information. AI systems must adhere to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules, requiring careful consideration of “minimum necessary” data use and de-identification processes that meet the technology’s learning requirements.

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Post University

APRIL 21, 2023

Data privacy, for example, is a huge concern these days, with the HIPAA Journal revealing that violations run rampant. Along the way, of course, informatics solutions must ensure that all communication remains compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 17, 2025

A professional will is an important, but often overlooked, document. Such a document is especially critical for independent and solo practitioners in practices where no formal succession plan may exist. The document may also provide instructions on how to dissolve the business or continue its operations.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 3, 2023

It’s estimated that 37% of those who allegedly purchased fake documents passed the test and went on to obtain licensure. Over 7,600 diplomas were purchased by Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) candidates who were then able to take the national nursing board exam.

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Celayix

APRIL 9, 2024

However there are patient files, care plans, important documents and other written/digital records that need communicating effectively. Part of that also involves the filing/organization of these documents so include that in your guidelines too! Celayix has worked with home healthcare agencies for over 20 years.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 23, 2023

Document everything One vital strategy nurses can leverage to protect themselves is through detailed documentation. The nurse documented her interactions with the patient and staff, including requests for help from physicians and hospital management. The family filed a lawsuit, and the nurse’s documentation helped exonerate her.

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