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Many HCWs in Long-Term Care Skip Flu Shots
Immunization rates for healthcare workers in long-term care were at a meager 69% last flu season — and that was an improvement.
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Flu Shot Rates Climbing for Healthcare Workers
Driven by mandates, vaccination-or-mask policies, reporting requirements, and other factors, healthcare worker flu immunization rates have risen 15.5% since the 2010-2011 season, the CDC reports.
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Key Strategies for Millennial Workers
Kathy Espinoza, assistant vice president of ergonomics and safety for the insurance brokerage and consulting firm of Keenan & Associates, suggests employee health professionals consider strategies with healthcare workers from the millennial generation.
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Mind the Gap: Employee Health and the Millennial Generation of HCWs
As healthcare demographics continue to shift, the older generation is giving way to a new wave of healthcare workers known for their lifelong relationship with technology.
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Hospitals Fail to Capture Violent Incident Reports
While there is general consensus that violent incidents against healthcare workers are underreported, a closer look reveals a more nuanced view of the problem.
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Office for Civil Rights Settlement Focused on Search Engine Access
One California-based health system purchased a server that featured a default setting that allowed anyone to access sensitive medical information online.
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Surviving Phase 2 Audits Requires Serious Review
Don’t assume the compliance program you’ve had for years is good enough for an audit.
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Cloud Service Providers Still Are Business Associates, According to Office for Civil Rights
The role of cloud service providers in relation to HIPAA was somewhat unclear because the rule was not written to include them specifically, and one could argue that they have no access.
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Rude, Disrespectful Employees Create Tension Across Departments
Establishing good working relationships is not always easy.
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Watch for These Encouraging Signs When Identifying Future Leaders
Taking initiative, putting coaching to good use among key traits.