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.
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.
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?
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Naughty or Nice? The Rules of Giving and Receiving in Healthcare
Gifts present particular challenges in the healthcare industry. Our infographic highlights important rules that are especially important to remember during the holiday season.