The Compliance Insider 

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), revised this year, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly MSDSs or Material Safety... Read More

An important lesson in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy is the need to beef up contingency plans, including making sure staff members are cross-trained. "Practices in New York and Jersey affected by the storm found... Read More

The answer to this question offers some interesting information on blood exposure to the eyes. Q: Are emergency eyewash stations required for blood exposures to the eyes? A: There is a fine technical debate... Read More

Many Accountable Care Organizations have formed across the nation in the past year. Though the ACO model is still developing, one thing is certain: Organizations need to be prepared financially for the new healthcare... Read More

Although your OSHA training is required annually, here is a question that many practices may have: Q: Does our annual OSHA training have to happen exactly one year to the day later? We are low-staffed right now and... Read More

Q: When OSHA insists on the use of safety needles and scalpels, isn't it overstepping its authority by telling doctors how to practice medicine? A: That's not how the agency sees things. With regard to the use of... Read More

Major U.S. healthcare data breaches have surpassed a significant milestone: More than 500 breaches have been confirmed since September 2009, when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began keeping tabs.... Read More

CMS did not meet several Recovery Act requirements in reporting 14 breaches of PHI, according to an OIG report. CMS reported that it had 14 breaches of PHI requiring notification under the Recovery Act between... Read More

This is a question that is asked frequently. Here is the answer that will help you in your MSDS training. Q: We use an electronic MSDS access system. Are there any special training requirements we need to know about?... Read More

While risk analysis is a necessary component to reach and achieve the Meaningful Use requirements, it is also a necessary tool to reach any sort of substantial compliance with many other standards and implementation... Read More