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Are You Prepared in the Event of an Active Shooter?

Active shooter events in healthcare facilities present unique challenges as staff members are faced with the decision about what to do with patients, visitors, and themselves. Patients may be unable to evacuate...

Agreement Demonstrates the Importance of Providing Language Assistance Services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that a Voluntary Resolution Agreement has been made with the Erie County Department of Social Services. The...

Can We Release Records to the Parents of a Deceased Adult patient?

Imagine you work for a practice and you receive a request for medical records from the parents of an adult patient who died. The patient (their son) did not have a power of attorney assigned. Under HIPAA are you...

Q&A — Section 1557

Important Reminder SDS Deadline

OSHA SDS Deadline By the GHS safety data sheet deadline (June 1, 2016), users of potentially hazardous chemicals must have updated any "alternative workplace labeling" that they are using, as well as...

Cyber Insurance Considerations for your Organization

Cyber Insurance Considerations for your Organization Cyber insurance, also known as cyber risk insurance or cyber liability insurance coverage can help organizations protect against losses resulting from a...