Dental Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training
The Dental Healthcare Fraud Waste and Abuse Training course is designed to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the workplace. It is everyone’s responsibility to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at […]
Aseptic Training for Healthcare Providers
Aseptic training is essential to keep healthcare facilities free of microorganisms that cause diseases. The following Aseptic Training for Healthcare Providers course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to keep their workplace safe from microorganisms through the use of the aseptic technique. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion. What […]
HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
The HIPAA Training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) course educates EMS workers on how to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This course also outlines the privacy and security laws that prevent security breaches and ultimately, keep patient information safe from cyber-attacks. HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient […]
Improvements in Telehealth Access
Telehealth has become the new frontier for healthcare providers. Moreover, telehealth access can make healthcare more accessible for consumers and providers alike. Insurance coverage, broadband access, and interoperability continue to be important issues moving forward to provide equitable telehealth access. Telehealth Coverage Since the pandemic, many healthcare plans have included telehealth temporarily with the idea […]
Coping with Dental Staffing Shortages
The dental industry, much like the healthcare industry as a whole, is facing severe staffing shortages. There are many reasons this shortage has become so acute, and it is taking a toll on medical staff and patients alike. Dental healthcare providers are facing increased workloads, which can create excessive work stress. Ensuring your dental healthcare […]
EEOC Protects Nurse from Retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects employees in the United States from many forms of discrimination. One type the EEOC protects workers from is retaliation, which describes when a workplace punishes an employee for reporting instances of discrimination, typically sexual harassment. EEOC Protecting Employees from Retaliation The EEOC recently sued a pediatric medical […]
Security Strengthened at Medical Facilities
Healthcare facilities around the nation are strengthening security protocols. Meritus Medical Center, a hospital in Maryland, has implemented weapon detectors at all entrances to the facility. Why are Stronger Security Protocols Needed? The heightened safety protocols come in response to the epidemic of violence in medical facilities. Healthcare workers are the primary targets of this […]
Protected Health Information Disclosed by Website Technology
Certain website technologies may be at risk of sharing protected health information. The Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin warning that certain website tracking technologies may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Tracking technologies include but are not limited to cookies, […]
Telehealth Increases Productivity
The rise of telehealth has improved patient access to care along with increased provider productivity. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business as usual for healthcare providers and patients. Those needing routine care were reluctant to seek it for fear of exposing themselves to the virus. Patients with chronic conditions or illnesses were not seen by healthcare […]
Dental Waterlines Found to Contain Bacteria
A number of dental waterlines have been found to contain waterborne bacteria, infecting children with nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). This caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory on bacteria in the pipes of dental facilities. Dental Waterlines and Infections Biofilms containing bacteria can easily develop in dental waterlines. This […]
Cybersecurity Threats to Health Systems
Cybersecurity threats against healthcare systems have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the adoption of new health technologies. During 2020, cyberattacks against health systems increased by forty-seven percent. Adopting stronger security measures will be essential to protecting patient data moving forward. Causes of Increased Cybersecurity Threats Healthcare providers faced a number […]
New Sexual Harassment Law Enacted
On December 7th, 2022, President Biden signed a new law protecting victims of sexual harassment. The bipartisan bill, known as the Speak Out Act, passed the House of Representatives by a 315-109 vote and cleared the Senate unanimously. The law grants survivors the right to come forward with their experiences of workplace misconduct when they […]