Communicating with families while respecting resident privacy
By
Betty Norman
Oct 18, 2017
If staff members are not aware of the proper guidelines on what information can and cannot be shared, there could easily be a breach of that resident’s privacy.
Nursing home operator to pay $650,000 after cell phone with patient records stolen
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 06, 2016
A stolen iPhone containing the medical records of more than 400 nursing home patients will cost the former owner of several nursing homes $650,000 under a federal settlement.
MatrixCare releases secure mobile messaging system
Feb 25, 2015
MatrixCare has debuted a secure mobile messaging solution, powered by CellTrust SecureLine.
Ostar launches remote device integration
Mar 10, 2015
OSTAR Healthcare Technology has announced the launch of its G4 Device Gateway, a HIPAA-compliant Vendor Neutral Gateway.
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Sep 23, 2014
Trial begins in $1 billion-plus nursing home case tied to Illinois candidate for governor … Long shifts for nurses correlate to decline in quality, European study finds … Legally married same-sex...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 27
Apr 27, 2017
Probation for SNF owner who stole $20,000 from residents … HIPAA settlements highlight importance of business associate agreements, security … Lawmakers scrap bill that would have placed more...
Diagnotes and Hamilton Medical Consultants announce partnership
Jul 07, 2015
Hamilton Medical Consultants will use Diagnotes Inc. mobile and clinical-based communication for its medical directors, physicians and advanced practice providers working at short- and long-term care facilities...
Due diligence is essential in PHI subpoenas
By
Sheba E. Vine
Nov 13, 2015
Long-term care providers are charged with protecting a patient’s right to privacy when disclosing protected health information, but how is that accomplished when an attorney serves the provider with...
Webcast will focus on new HIPAA rulemaking, enforcement trends
Apr 26, 2013
Providers and officers in charge of HIPAA compliance can take part in a valuable 90-minute webcast Tuesday, starting at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The webinar will address the progression of changes to HIPAA,...
Now that COVID is waning, time to focus on the things you ignored
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 28, 2023
Now that the Public Health Emergency has ended, and COVID-19 is starting to become less of a burden in your facility, now might be a good time to focus on protecting your liability.