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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA-related documents, such as privacy notices and release-of-information forms, also fall under this category. Audit Trails and Internal Reviews Keep records of your self-audits, such as chart reviews for coding accuracy, or checks to ensure your practice follows HIPAA protocols.

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Contact your malpractice insurance to notify them of the practice closure.

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6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired: Social Media Mistakes, and More

Board Vitals - Nursing

They can include patient errors, HIPAA violations, causing undue risk for an employer, and social media mistakes. Causing Harm to Patients Malpractice is a serious offense. HIPAA is very, very, clear on that account. There are many reasons for termination; from unsubstantiated claims to legitimate events.

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Omnibus Rule 2013 Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

By completing this training, providers actively strengthen their understanding of HIPAA regulations, reduce the risk of noncompliance, and protect the privacy and trust of the patients they serve. Fewer medical malpractice lawsuits, and Better patient health outcomes, such as increased quality of care and safety and reduced medical errors.

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Are You Eligible for Coverage Under FTCA?

Relias

For health centers, it is imperative to conduct risk management activities to prevent harm to patients and reduce medical malpractice claims. In the case of FQHCs, they have the opportunity to obtain medical malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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Professional Wills: What Happens if You Die?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

This individual must have the authority to carry out your wishes and be familiar with relevant privacy and professional laws (such as HIPAA or your states licensing board requirements). Instructions for Notifying Patients or Clients Provide detailed information on how you want active patients to be informed of your absence or passing.

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Legal Concepts Nurses Should Know

Premier Medical Staffing

Confidentiality and HIPAA Patient confidentiality is one of the most referenced legal concepts nurses should know. Sharing patient information with unauthorized individuals, whether via email, social media, or through casual conversation, violates HIPAA and can result in serious consequences for the liable party.