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‘Masks Work’: CDC Urges Public to Follow Healthcare Worker Example
Public health officials are citing a hospital study on the efficacy of mask use among healthcare workers and patients in preventing COVID-19 transmission to support recommendations recommendations for universal masking in the community.
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Medication Reconciliation Improved with Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Health Record
Learn how one Michigan facility blended a mix of new and existing technology solutions to evolve workflows.
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Impaired Clinicians Need Attention Now More Than Ever
The burnout and additional stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic may be leading more clinicians to abuse alcohol and drugs. It is critical that quality and peer review leaders be on the lookout for such impairment.
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Makeup of Peer Review Committee Crucial to Success
The makeup of the committee is the first indication to staff of whether the facility takes the peer review process seriously. If the committee membership appears stacked or biased, the process will never be respected. The committee membership must reflect a balance of diversity, expertise, and availability.
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How to Effectively Protect Peer Review Record Confidentiality
Understand state laws and use due diligence to secure and control sensitive digital communication.
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Handle Peer Review Records Carefully to Ensure the Most Legal Protection
Most states offer legal protection to peer review records to encourage the free exchange of information necessary for assessing and improving clinician performance. However, that protection can be limited, and missteps can make that data available to plaintiff attorneys.
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Report Calls on Congress to Take Lead on Surprise Billing
States have led the way on issue, but HHS posits the need for uniform federal solution.
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7 Steps to Better HIPAA Compliance at Home
Leaders can use this checklist to help remote workers comply with regulations.
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HIPAA Compliance a Concern as Working from Home Becomes Norm
It is possible for remote employees to breach protocols, but they can protect information with vigilance.
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Patient Identification Issues Start at Registration
Erroneous patient records can cause medical mistakes, problems with reimbursement, and even carry legal ramifications.