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(This is the first part of a two-part series on avoiding liability with documentation, see story, below. This month, we discuss the case of a surgeon who was charged and jailed regarding mistakes he made in the medical record that did not impact billing. Next month, well cover the specific lessons that can be learned from the case.)
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Registering security administrator may take 6 weeks
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This is the second part of a two-part series on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Last month, we focused on education and training. This month, we’ll discuss sharps safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials, plus more.
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Harmonic scalpels and staples were missing at a hospital in Florida. A review of videotapes showed what appeared to be a surgical resident leaving the equipment storage room with items he was not authorized to take.
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Latest report covers 4 procedures
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Several ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders have reported questions concerning how to report G-codes with no associated charges, according to the ASC Association (ASCA) web site.
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This is the first part of a multi-part series on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In this months issue, we focus on education and training. In future issues, well discuss sharps safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), employee safety, and hazardous materials, plus more.