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OSHA has added additional key hazards for workplace inspection focus

Did you know? On June 25th 2015 OSHA released new items of focus for Healthcare Inspections. The new focus items include: musculoskeletal disorders, bloodborne pathogens,workplace violence, tuberculosis and slips,...

Approximately $712 million in false billings caught by Strike Force

This past week it was announced that there was a nationwide sweep led by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force resulting in charges against 243 individuals, including 46 doctors, nurses and other professionals, for their...

Joint Responsibility: OSHA's Initiative to Protect Temporary Workers

There is a general belief that the staffing agency is ultimately responsible and holds the majority of risk when temporary workers are injured on the job. In recent publications OSHA has said that companies that hire...

Monthly Refresher Training Webinar June 11, 2015

Webinar Recording Link: Website Compliance Information Resources Our Monthly Refresher Training Webinars have focused on a variety of topics including a general overview of managing your Healthcare Compliance...

Smile! You're on Candid Camera Texting Messages and Photos in Patient Care

Over 80% of providers surveyed by the PonemonInstitute admit that they text patient health information insecurely from their mobile devices. Providers report that texting is felt to be more efficient than any...

ONC Releases June 2015 Data Brief

The June 2015 Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology Data Brief marks the 27th time such a brief has been published by ONC. We thoroughly reviewed the data brief and want to share...

Summer is Heating Up with New Compliance Resources Coming your Way!

Hello Summer! Summer is officially here on the 21st, and Healthcare Compliance Pros is heating up with some new resources for our clients. HCP is constantly adding new information to your Forms and Reference Guides....

5 Meaningful Use Facts and Tips

Updated 5/20/25, Originally published 6/8/2015 Meaningful Use refers to a set of standards under the U.S. EHR Incentive Programs that encouraged healthcare providers to adopt and effectively use...

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Transition

Did you know there are 3 key compliance dates related to OSHA's adoption of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)? June 1, 2015 Chemical manufacturers and...

Monthly Refresher Training Webinar

Monthly Refresher Training Webinar Compliance Resources and HCP Course Library Review June 11, 2015 1:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time Join the meeting: https://join.me/HCP-Support On a computer, use any browser with...