Compliance, explained.
Practical guidance on the regulations healthcare and food-safety teams face every day.
The cloud as a double-edged sword for HIPAA compliance
Within the healthcare community, the cloud has been perceived as a double-edged sword. On one side, the cloud represents a cost-effective solution to the p
Union Pacific Sets New Safety Record
Employees achieved a 1.01 reportable injury rate, surpassing the previous lowest rate of 1.15 in 2011. From 2002 to 2012, the reportable injury rate fell b
HIPAA final rule out in Federal Register
A pre-publication version of the much anticipated final Omnibus Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rule (the Final Rule) was issue
Safeguard your confidential data by implementing HIPAA Privacy Rule’s De-Identification Standard
A legislative act passed in year 1996, called HIPAA or in other words the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act affected the health care admini
OSHA Again Delays Fall-Protection Rule
Residential contractors are being given yet another temporary reprieve in implementing a 2010 federal directive on fall protection. In an effort to encoura
Gov’t requires new labels for hazardous chemicals
The Obama administration announced long-awaited regulations Tuesday to improve labels on hazardous chemicals and make them conform with international guide
Joint Commission Issues First Palliative Care Certifications
Five hospitals are the first in the nation to receive The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for palliative care, a six-month-old program that the a
Federal government helps keep workers safe
For years, so-called "conservative" politicians and their boosters have advocated the wanton abolition of federal regulatory agencies, as if it were a cure
Perception, Work-Life Balance Key Factors in Workplace Safety, Study Says
Companies that run in a smooth and effective manner and have minimal constraints on worker performance can decrease injuries by 38 percent as worker opinio
Worker Survives 80-Foot Fall: OSHA Cites Employer for Hazards
Luck was with a worker on Sept. 28, 2011, when he fell 80 feet to a lower level from the top of a 118-foot-high scaffold and survived. The same can’t be sa
Health attorney: Google’s new privacy policy does not violate HIPAA
Could Google’s new privacy policy violate of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act? That’s the concern of several members of Congress, wh
Understanding HIPAA Compliance Audit: Best Practices for HIPAA Privacy Audit Readiness
Delve into the intricacies of the HIPAA compliance audit process and learn key strategies to prepare for a successful HIPAA privacy audit. Stay informed and compliant.
Litigating Workplace Safety and Health Disputes
Attorney Michael Taylor offers a tutorial to help you understand the litigation process required when your employer contests an OSHA citation before the Oc
mHealth Challenges Around Privacy and HIPAA
Emerging technologies are beginning to blur the traditional, clear distinctions around privacy and health data – this is especially true with mobile health
Public Citizen to OSHA: Enforce Labeling Law for Toxic Coal Byproduct
According to Public Citizen, workers using coal slag abrasive are exposed to dangerous levels of beryllium, which has been linked to cases of cancer. Coal
10 Things Chemical Plant Operators Need to Know About OSHA’s New Chem NEP
OSHA announced the launch of its PSM National Emphasis Program for chemical facilities (Chem NEP). The new Chem NEP expands nationwide a previous 2009 Pilo
HIPAA Electronic Transaction Standards Make Progress
Claims processing standards expected to cut administrative burden on healthcare providers, insurance companies, and states, says Department of Health and H
Use OSHA’s Compliance Directive to Evaluate your PPE Program
You invest a lot of time, effort and money in your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, so you want to be sure you’re meeting OSHA’s expectations.