Advancements in Medical Technology
There has been a new technological advancement that was discovered about Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that can lead to life-altering consequences such as, heart attacks and strokes. The condition is an inflammatory disease from autopsies. There is new imaging technology that can spot inflammation within the body. It centers in on artery inflammation which can […]
Medications containing Potential Allergens
Many people have been taking medications with little to no knowledge on the inactive ingredients. Giovanni Traverso is the senior author of a group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge and Brigham and Women’s hospital in Boston, MA. He began researching this topic when one of his patients had […]
Complete Compliance for Your Business
What are some things you can do to make sure your medical or dental practice is in complete compliance? One of the first steps to help you become completely compliant is to make a plan. Your compliance plan should cover things such as employment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and HIPAA requirements. There […]
Common OSHA Medical Regulations
Some of the most common standard rules for medical and dental offices include the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), Hazard communication rule (29 CFR 1910.1200), and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR 1904). As a result, all of these rules help to make a safe and secure working environment for employees. First, one […]
OSHA Regulations You May Have Forgotten About
Three OSHA Regulations that are Commonly Forgotten About OSHA rules and regulations are important when it comes to being compliant in your medical office with state mandated laws. Being complaint helps with the reduction of fines that will build up due to negligence. There are a few OSHA workplace safety requirements that your company may have forgotten about. […]
Experimental Drug Reduces Heart Attacks
Experiments have shown promise in a drug that can reduce the damage that heart attacks have on the heart. Catharine Paddock states that the drug will have a big effect on the “proteins that play a role in the death of heart muscle cells”. Experiments on mice that showed that this drug can reduce the […]
How Your Company Can Be Compliant
Why is Being Compliant So Important? The main purpose of being or becoming compliant in healthcare is to improve the care of patients. Healthcare compliance that is effective can lessen the chances of fines when it comes to workplace injuries. The government requires all healthcare providers to have some sort of compliance program intact. […]
HIPAA Enforcement for 2019
With this last business year coming to an end, so does the calculations of HIPAA violations and fines. Around $28,683,400 fines concluded the past business year. This beats last year by 22. HIPAA enforcement for this coming year will not be lighting up according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some […]
OSHA and HIPAA Regulations
OSHA and HIPAA regulations were created for the safety of both patients and the staff. This includes the physical well being and private information of every employee as well as staff members. The compliance rules are set in place to help reduce risk in the workplace. On a regular basis conducted annually, OSHA training […]
Hazard Communication Standard Rule
Hazard communication standard final rule modifications. This rule will help around 43 million employees prevent injuries in the workplace and illnesses for those who work with or produce hazardous chemicals. One of the benefits of this new rule is to increase comprehension of information in the work place for employees. The new modification will help […]
Universal Vaccine Breakthrough
A new vaccine breakthrough has been discovered. There is a new type of immune cell that can protect you from different types of influenza. Soon, we will not have to update our flu shots every year. This includes influenza and A, B, C viruses. The body uses killer T cells to help fight against […]
Dangers in Ultra Processed Foods
A recent study has discovered that ultra processed foods can increase your risks of mortality. This may not be new information to you, but the vast amount of research about this topic that has surfaced had struck news. Ultra processed foods include bread, ready to eat meals, sugary drinks, and processed meats. Consequently people who […]