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The Cost of Workplace Violence Under OSHA

March 7, 2019

In healthcare facilities, workplace violence is an important issue that comes at a high price. Not only is workplace violence itself costly, but so are the fines OSHA issues in response. Recently OSHA has fined two healthcare facilities, one in Pennsylvania and one in Florida, for making employees and patients vulnerable to workplace violence.

Infographic: Compliance Tips for Healthcare Board Members

February 21, 2019

Every board is responsible for ensuring that its organization complies with laws and regulations. Obviously, this is necessary to protect patients and public funds. Exercising oversight and monitoring of the organization’s compliance program is essential to corporate governance. Follow the tips in this week's infographic to detect non-compliance early and mitigate your risk.

Q&A: Navigating the Background Check and FCRA Compliance Minefield

February 14, 2019

Catherine E. Walters, Esq., partner at Bybel Rutledge LLP and Chair of the firm’s Employment/Labor Law Group, presented the webinar “Navigating the Background Check and FCRA Compliance Minefield.” Ms. Walters answers common questions regarding the pre-employment screening process.

First Healthcare Compliance to co-host 2nd Annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium on April 4, 2019

February 7, 2019

The Healthcare Compliance Symposium 2019 will bring professionals from the healthcare and legal communities together for a day of discussion and learning on the campus of Delaware Law School. Seven industry experts will provide helpful insight on timely topics including cybersecurity, human resources challenges, telemedicine, exclusions, and ethics while instructing and leading interactive discussions among attendees to answer common questions and provide practical tips.

Infographic: Federal Record Retention Periods

January 24, 2019

Healthcare providers have enough documentation to keep track of when it comes to patients and their medical records. But retaining employment related documents is equally important. This week's infographic shows the common employment records that need to be maintained based on federal requirements.

Q&A How Do You Handle Negative Online Reviews from Patients?

January 17, 2019

Gavin Baker, President of Baker Labs will present the webinar “How to Handle Negative Patient Reviews” on January 23, 2019 at 12 noon ET. In this week's blog he discusses handling negative online reviews.

DOJ Announces Updates to the Yates Memo

January 10, 2019

On November 29, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein delivered a speech announcing changes to the Department of Justice (DOJ) 2015 policy memorandum titled 'Individual Accountability for Corporate Wrongdoing,' commonly known as the Yates Memo. The new policy revisions reflect a continued focus on individual accountability, while easing the burden for cooperation credit and providing more flexibility to DOJ attorneys in resolving matters. Key changes are summarized in this week's blog post.

Infographic: 10 Common OSHA Violations in the Healthcare Setting

December 20, 2018

Under the Occupational and Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. Compliance with OSHA should be a critical component of your compliance program. Learn about common violations to protect your employees from risk and avoid OSHA penalties.

Q&A: The Role of Medical Assistants in Medicare CCM and TCM

December 13, 2018

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Donald A. Balasa, JD, MBA, CEO and Legal Counsel at American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), presented the webinar “The Role of Medical Assistants in Medicare CCM and TCM.” Mr. Balasa returned to answer many commonly asked questions.

5 Benefits of Automating Incident Management in Healthcare

December 6, 2018

Incident reports are a typical part of risk management in the healthcare setting. In theory, properly reporting incidents provides an opportunity for a resolution by the right people at the right time. In any medical organization there are myriad reasons for a completing an incident report.