The Compliance Insider 

Here are some helpful reminders for protecting PHI at your practice: Manage your password properly: Protect your PHI by managing your password. Selecting a strong computer password (one that is easy for you... Continue Reading

This is a helpful checklist to help you and your employees wear and use your medical gloves properly: When to wear gloves: When touching patient mucous membranes or non-intact skin. While... Continue Reading

This is a question that is raised frequently. It is sometimes a confusing issue. We hope this clears up any confusion. Q. When an attorney requests records and asks that all records be released, must we... Continue Reading

Complying with the FMLA rules can also be a confusing issue. This question is also a frequent one. Q: Do I really have to approve leave for treatment of substance abuse? A: Substance abuse may be a serious... Continue Reading

You may have portable fire extinguishers at your facility. This is how to mount and mark them. Q: How should I mount and mark portable fire extinguishers? Is it mandatory for fire extinguishers to be mounted... Continue Reading

This is a reminder that cleanup procedures for chemical spills depend on the size of the spill and the risks. Make sure employees understand cleanup rules. Even small spills of highly toxic or flammable... Continue Reading

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects most "individually identifiable health information" held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associate, in any form or medium, whether electronic, on paper, or oral. The... Continue Reading

Now that the presidential election is finally over, healthcare reform and the HITECH electronic health records incentive program look like they're here to stay. But there's still a big uncertainty lingering: A... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading