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4 Current Legal Issues in Healthcare | symplr

Symplr

A recurring theme running through these current regulations centers around the extent of patients’ rights in regard to their healthcare, while at the same time balancing competing legal concerns. The landscape of healthcare compliance is continually evolving, shaped by new regulations, court decisions, and societal expectations.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

The former employee had power of attorney for the patient’s health care, and the nurse thought this would cover any legal issues. We cover the things your employer’s policy might not — such as board actions and legal defense costs, so you won’t have to pay attorney fees out of pocket.

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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

When you know, understand, and observe FTC rules and regulations in your independent practice (or side hustle), you can safeguard your professional integrity, build trust with patients, and avoid potential legal issues arising from non-compliant advertising practices.

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Essentials of Organ Donation Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

In this training, we will explore the legality of organ donation, donor eligibility and the criteria for it, organ procurement process and the steps, and what healthcare professionals can do to ensure an important role in the process.

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Cover Letters: Do I need one?

New Thing Nurse

Nurse License & Legal Issues - If you have any issues with your nursing license, you need to explain this in a cover letter. This would include delays in getting it issued. You may want to get a consultation on how best to word this if you are explaining any legal challenges that you may have experienced.

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Combatting Timesheet Fraud: Types and Prevention Strategies

Celayix

Fair Overtime Allocation Prevalence : Employees may incorrectly report overtime hours without proper oversight and monitoring, leading to unfair labor practices and potential legal issues for employers. This is particularly challenging for businesses with complex scheduling requirements.

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Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues: Nurses’ Role in Accessing and Using the Death Master File

Daily Nurse

This article explores the moral and legal issues that help nurses use the DMF in their practice in a morally responsible manner. Nurses have a great deal of responsibility when managing sensitive information, including access to the Death Master File (DMF), because they are healthcare professionals entrusted with patient care.

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