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Healthcare Compliance: Costs vs Benefits

Implementing a compliance program may seem like a daunting task-there are many steps necessary to comply with all regulations in health care and an effective compliance program requires time and resources that are likely allocated to other priorities within the organization. Nevertheless, an effective compliance program is crucial to the existing operations of the business. View our infographic to find out the risks of being reactive and the benefits of being proactive.

By First Healthcare Compliance Staff|September 6th, 2018|General Compliance|

Q&A: National CLAS Standards in Healthcare

Nadia Sawaya-Gauckler from InterCultural Communications LLC presented the webinar National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). Ms. Sawaya-Gauckler addressed many common questions and we’ve highlighted the top Q&A.

By Catherine Short|August 9th, 2018|General Compliance|

Social Media Resources for Compliance Officers and Healthcare Professionals: 21 Favorites

Social media can be overwhelming and confusing. Who has time to keep up with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Increased focus and a few helpful tips will enable you to follow, friend, and tweet your way to reliable healthcare compliance news and information. See our list of 21 favorite social media resources.

By Julie Sheppard, BSN, JD, CHC|July 19th, 2018|General Compliance|

3 Important Questions All Board Members Should Be Asking

1. Do board members have responsibilities related to compliance? 2. Should compliance officers report directly to the board? 3. How can board members mitigate risk and avoid liability?

By Julie Sheppard, BSN, JD, CHC|June 28th, 2018|General Compliance|

How to be a Wildly Effective Compliance Officer with Kristy Grant-Hart

Kristy Grant-Hart, internationally-recognized compliance and ethics expert and author of How to be a Wildly Effective Compliance Officer and the Wildly STRATEGIC Compliance Officer Workbook, joins us for a webinar on June 5th @12:00:00 ET. Click here to Register! I sometimes feel like no one is listening to me, even though I’m working really

By Catherine Short|April 18th, 2018|General Compliance|

3 Great Sources for Healthcare Compliance Training and Education

Compliance officers know the importance of developing and offering healthcare compliance and training education for their staff. Regular training reduces risk and reinforces the importance of the overall compliance program. However, with the rapid influx of healthcare compliance changes, there is always an abundant supply of new information. How should a compliance officer stay informed

By Julie Sheppard, BSN, JD, CHC|March 8th, 2018|General Compliance|

How to Prevent Noncompliance with Hand Hygiene

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports approximately 1.7 million health care-associated infections (HAIs) each year, many of which are attributed to transmission by health care personnel. All health care personnel must be compliant with hand hygiene to prevent avoidable health care- associated infections (HAIs). However, implementation of a hand hygiene program in

By First Healthcare Compliance Staff|February 8th, 2018|General Compliance|

Get the Flu Facts! How to protect your patients, your employees and yourself

It's flu season! Flu protection is incredibly important, especially for individuals working in healthcare. Check out our latest infographic and make sure your team is covered.

By Dani Henkel|February 1st, 2018|General Compliance|

Conquer Patient Safety Challenges with CRPs

Improving patient safety, decreasing rates of error, and minimizing medical liability costs are important objectives of health care reform in the United States. Many experts believe that to accomplish these goals, organizations must adopt principles of transparency and just culture, and engage in effective and honest communication with patients and families as well as proactively

By First Healthcare Compliance Staff|January 25th, 2018|General Compliance|

Understand the Difference: Certificate vs. Certification

This past September, First Healthcare Compliance released our certificate program to teach the essential principles and practices of compliance— The Fundamentals. This one of a kind program gives healthcare professionals the knowledge they need to meet compliance challenges in the heavily regulated healthcare industry. When learners successfully complete our four-hour course, they earn a

By Sheba Vine, JD, CPCO|January 4th, 2018|General Compliance|

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1Kris Jones-Bartley, CPCPresident,
Healthcare Management System
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Compliance in all areas always seemed to take a back seat to day to day operations. First Healthcare Compliance has developed a solution that easily brings any size office into compliance. It gives me peace of mind.
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Using this solution, I am confident that I am meeting the guidelines or that I can seek help for areas in which I cannot perform the requirements on my own.
1Neil S. Kalin, MDKalin Eye Associates, Newark, DE
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1Anne Elkin, EsquirePractice Manager, Boothwyn Medical Associates
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1Robert Henry, PA-C, CEOAmbient Care, Seaford, DE
In an era of ever changing regulations, First Healthcare Compliance has given us the tools to seamlessly and efficiently stay on top of our compliance requirements. This allows us more time to focus on patient care and other aspects of practice management.