Brexit is affecting a lot of things, but the full scope of how much it will have an impact on is not yet in focus. The United Kingdom leaving the European Union will not only affect the people in the United Kingdom, but it will also change the lives of Europeans and the thousands of […]
Healthcare
This is a broad category which deals with all aspects of healthcare including patient care, surgery, medication, diagnostics, equipment etc.
Top 6 Signs You Need To Visit The Dentist
A beautiful smile is crucial for your self-confidence. Clean and aligned teeth show a lot about how you groom and maintain yourself. There are several ways to maintain a pretty smile, such as a healthy diet, avoiding candy and fizzy drinks, visiting a dentist two times a year, and brushing your teeth after every meal. […]
How to Become HIPAA Compliant
69% of businesses see compliance as a cost driver. However, non-compliance isn’t inviting either. While a compliant business that has gone through a data breach will suffer losses, the losses of a non-compliant business are magnified by the hefty non-compliance fines that follow. As a result, remaining compliant to HIPAA in the health industry is […]
How Common Are Hospital Acquired Infections?
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 […]
Helping HIPAA and Vendor Management With The HITRUST Framework
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 […]
Therapeutic Uses of Interferons in Controlling Disease
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 […]
Are Delivery Drivers Considered Lone Workers?
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 […]
The Differences Between Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
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 […]
How to keep your HIPAA Compliance Efforts Up to Date
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 […]
A HIPAA Physical Safeguards Risk Assessment Checklist
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 […]