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3 Important Traits According to a Corporate Compliance Officer in Healthcare

August 4, 2020

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Infographic: 4 Purposes of Hand Hygiene in the Healthcare Setting

July 22, 2020

Compliance with hand hygiene is more important than ever. A hand hygiene program in a healthcare facility is an important step that conveys competency, professionalism and respect. Proper hand hygiene affords patients and healthcare providers protections and the focus is even more important due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 COVID 19: Testing, Reimbursement, and Provider Relief Funds

Q&A: COVID 19: Testing, Reimbursement, and Provider Relief Funds

July 14, 2020

Emily A. Johnson and Courtney Tito, Members, at McDonald Hopkins LLC recently presented the webinar “COVID 19: Testing, Reimbursement, and Provider Relief Funds” and the recording is available on our YouTube Channel. Emily and Courtney returned to answer many commonly asked questions from the webinar.

Combat COVID-19 in the Healthcare Setting with Hand Hygiene Compliance

July 6, 2020

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The importance of hand hygiene compliance has never been greater as it’s a vital part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All individuals are instructed to wear a mask, practice social distancing and excercise frequent hand washing. In medical offices and hospitals hand hygiene takes on even greater significance. Practicing hand hygiene, which includes the use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) or handwashing, is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens and infections in healthcare settings.

Infographic: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Exemptions for Healthcare

June 22, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law in response to COVID-19, and took effect on April 1, 2020. The FFCRA provides paid leave to eligible employees through the creation of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.

Q&A: Navigating COVID-19 and Preparing for Workplace Reentry

June 15, 2020

Patricia M. Clendening, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHR, President of HR Strategies, LLC, recently presented the webinar Navigating COVID-19 and Preparing for Workplace Reentry. Patricia returned to answer many commonly asked questions from the webinar.

Updated DOJ Guidance and 6 Takeaways for Compliance Officers

June 10, 2020

On June 1, 2020, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division released revisions to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance for use with federal prosecutors when investigating corporations for criminal misconduct. This guidance updates the 2019 version that was covered in a previous blog post and provides insight into the DOJ’s expectations for corporate compliance programs.

5 Considerations for the Healthcare Compliance Officer Navigating COVID-19

May 27, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, healthcare compliance officers need to have a plan for the next stage. Unprecedented issues associated with a pandemic create risks for individuals, businesses, and especially healthcare organizations. Individual employees must put forth effort to avoid burnout, stay focused and productive, and tend to mental health.

Infographic: 5 Tips for Telehealth Compliance

May 19, 2020

Telehealth is increasing significantly during the pandemic as it becomes available to more types of healthcare providers around the United States. Rules are being relaxed to accommodate this necessary expansion. However, it’s important to continue to keep general healthcare compliance guidance in mind. Certain actions or oversights may come under scrutiny and be considered violations. Here are five basic tips to follow.

HHS, Final Rules, PHI, HIPAA, NIST, Health Apps

Q&A: HHS Final Rules, Patient Access to PHI & Health Apps Intersect

May 12, 2020

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, presented the webinar “HHS Final Rules, Patient Access to PHI & Health Apps Intersect” recently and a recording can be viewed here. Rachel returned to answer many commonly asked questions from the webinar.