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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. You might also focus on employee training and education.

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Nurses in Media: Beyond Institutional Control and the CNO’s Directive

Minority Nurse

For decades, hospitals and health systems have strategically controlled public messaging, often using nurses for promotional materials but rarely empowering them as autonomous voices. Write that op-ed, start that blog, pitch yourself to journalists, and use your social media platform to educate and advocate.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

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. Without ongoing education, even well-meaning employees may fall short.

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Empowering Patients’ Rights in Hospice Training

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. They learn to promote self-respect, honor choices, and support independence.

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Effective Communication with Patients and Families Training

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. HIPAA and Patient Privacy The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits health care providers to communicate with patients regarding their health care.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Healthcare policy examples relating to protecting and promoting employee health include rules around the consumption of alcohol and tobacco in the workplace, wearing masks and gloves to minimize the risk of exposure to illnesses and chemicals and wellness guidelines such as time off and healthy eating. Sources Healthy People 2030, U.S.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

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.