Imagine going into the hospital to recover from an illness or have some sort of routine surgery performed, only to end up catching a virus that leaves you sicker than when you entered the hospital in the first place. Well, unfortunately, this isn’t as rare as you may think, as viruses such as Norovirus can […]
Some dangerous infections may develop more readily within the hospital environment, leaving patients susceptible to acquiring them during their stay in hospital. Take a look at how common these types of infections are and how you can help to prevent them. What is a Hospital Acquired Infection? Hospital acquired infections (HAI’s) can be defined as […]
Soon after figuring out how to go about the definition of “business entity”, Congress introduced the Omnibus rule. Thanks to the establishment of the Health Information Trust Alliance or HITRUST, the HITRUST framework assists vendor management and HIPAA, which had unexpectedly become “a thing”. The management of patient health information can be compared to the […]
While NHS hospitals across the United Kingdom miss their targets, severe winter approaches. Luckily a new flu test that only takes 20 minutes and a throat swab could help. As the CobasLiat test is administered at NHS trust hospitals, it has been helping avoid unnecessary admissions and freeing up beds. However, Public Health England warns […]
The importance of interferons (IFNs) in the immune response and their essential roles in different metabolic pathways are not recent discoveries. What is new, however, is the design and creation of modern equipment that has provided researchers with the tools to thoroughly understand interferon activity and ultimately allow us to develop better treatments. The Role […]
Technically speaking, delivery drivers aren’t always alone on the job. The roads are packed with other motorists and pedestrians that they’re not entirely isolated. In case something happens, they can get help from other motorists. They can also call roadside assistance during emergencies. However, delivery drivers are still generally considered as lone workers. While some […]
Disaster recovery is a hot topic across all industries as it impacts business continuity. Organizations with operations offices located in areas prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes (Louisiana and Florida), wildfires (California) and others need a policy on getting back to business when impacted by an event. Business continuity and disaster recovery are related […]
Origins of HIPAA The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was created in 1996 to provide a standardized approach to billing and healthcare information, as well as to protect personal data and to ensure changing jobs did not cause problems for any individual with regard to health insurance coverage. With the continued increase in […]
The storage of Protected Health Information (ePHI) needs to be comprehensively protected against any external leakage. There are three reviews that the handlers of this sensitive information should undertake to ease the implementation of the required safety standards. The security rule deals with security issues; technical safeguards deal with technology, and physical safeguards deal with […]
In the UK, the NHS is known as a leader in providing healthcare to residents through a network of hospital trusts and primary care services. While it one of the world’s most established healthcare organisations, it has faced noticeable obstacles in years past. A growing population that is aging at the same time, along with […]
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