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Combating Patient-Generated Violence with Safe Hospital Design

All of this has generated concern for hospital administrators, care providers and healthcare security practitioners alike. However, budgets to make major changes or add large volumes of security officers or other security risk mitigations are diminishing. So, how … See more

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Everything You Need to Know About Sharps Disposal: Best …

WebSharps waste, including needles, syringes, and lancets, poses significant risks to public health and the environment if not properly managed. In this …

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5 Top Safety Issues for Hospitals to Address in 2022

Webon January 20, 2022. As the healthcare industry enters the pandemic’s third year, many leaders are working to reinvigorate staff and patient safety efforts. Below are five of the …

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A Fresh Start: Prioritizing Proper Medical Waste Disposal in 2024

WebIn 2024, let’s commit to a fresh start in healthcare by placing proper medical waste disposal at the forefront. Waste Medic is here to support you in this endeavor, …

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The Nationwide Push to Address Violence Against Healthcare …

WebAmid violence against healthcare workers, hospitals, health systems and states across the U.S. are working to address the issue. These efforts range from …

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Former NY Hospital Employee Charged with HIPAA Violation

Webin Safety & Compliance. on December 24, 2021. New York-based Huntington Hospital began notifying 13,000 patients of a data breach that exposed …

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Medical Waste Disposal and Its Impact on the Environment

WebAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 8 types of medical waste: 1. Infectious waste, including discarded diagnostic materials, waste from …

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HazCom: Understanding ‘Hazard Not Otherwise Classified’

Webon March 27, 2017. This post, HazCom: Understanding ‘Hazard Not Otherwise Classified’, first appeared on www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com. Responding is Robert Ernst, …

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Ensuring Safety: The Crucial Role of Proper Medical Waste Disposal

WebBeyond safeguarding people, proper medical waste disposal also shields the environment. Waste Medic advocates for eco-friendly disposal options to prevent soil …

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The environmental impact of the healthcare industry – Waste Medic

WebThe rapid advancement in medical technology and healthcare services has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and global health. However, the consequential …

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Children’s hospital agrees to pay $80,000 to resolve potential

WebThis post, Children’s hospital agrees to pay $80,000 to resolve potential violation of HIPAA standard, was first shared on the American Dental Association (ADA) website on …

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Know Your PHI vs. Personally Identifiable Information Policy for …

WebKnow the differences between personally identifiable information policy and PHI for staying aligned with HIPAA and avoiding violations. The Health Information …

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The Basics of Color-Coding Your Medical Waste Disposal

WebBlack: These bins represent hazardous waste like chemicals, bad or dangerous medications, and chemo treatment. Blue: These bins represent non …

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New Safe Medication Disposal Rules for Nursing Homes

WebIn August 2019, new regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) went into effect regarding the safe disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals …

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Understanding Red Trash Bags: A Guide to Proper Disposal of …

WebMaterials Suitable for Red Bags: Enumerate the specific types of medical waste that merit disposal in red trash bags. This encompasses items such as used …

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Medical Waste Management: Risks of Improper Handling

WebNeglecting improper medical waste management protocols can cause airborne pathogens to spread into the immediate vicinity. Diseases that disperse through …

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Your Responsibilities Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

WebIf the breach impacted more than 500 individuals, HIPAA requires the covered entity to notify prominent media outlets via a press release within 60 days of …

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HIPAA, the Health Privacy Law That’s More Limited Than You Think

WebThe first thing you should know about HIPAA is that it’s HIPAA, not HIPPA. There is only one P, and that P doesn’t stand for “privacy.” “People make up what that …

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Pill Bottle Recycling Program Targets Pharmaceutical Plastic Waste

WebA new pill bottle recycling program aims to eliminate plastic waste generated by the pharmaceutical industry by offering customers a solution for disposing of empty …

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15 Years Later, Walgreens’ HIPAA Violation Case Raises Questions

WebFollowing a 2006 HIPAA violation investigation by Indianapolis news station WTHR, CVS and Rite Aid reached settlements with HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) …

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April 9, 2017 – Waste Medic

WebThis post, Social Media Policy Instructions for Your Medical Practice, first appeared on www.diagnosticimaging.com. By Michael Sacopulos, JD In this digital age, …

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