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At the height of the COVID pandemic, people were anxious to know if they had rights that protected disclosure of their vaccination status. Some believed that HIPAA’s Privacy Rule gave them “a right…
You've recently found yourself amid a global health emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic has got you thinking. The spread of disease may have been a foreign concept to you or something you used to not…
Have you been following OSHA workplace guidelines? You should be, but you should also adjust to follow COVID-19 guidelines. Preparing workplaces for COVID-19 hasn't been easy, but there are a few…
OSHA's COVID-19 Standards: Everything You Need to Know
  As an HR professional or employer, it's important to know the latest info related to the pandemic. In some ways, however, workplace regulations are a moving target. For this reason, companies…
State Says City of Youngstown, Ohio Violated Health and Safety Regulations for COVID-19
  As much of the country moved to working remotely in March 2020, firefighters didn't have that option. Unfortunately, one city in Ohio didn't give firefighters the training or equipment…
Is Asking for Proof of Vaccination a HIPAA Violation?
  After a long year of postponing and cancellations due to COVID-19, restrictions have relaxed and you're finally able to take that vacation to Hawaii. But in order to get on the plane, the…
A Guide to COVID-19 Workplace Safety
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several challenges, including increased maintenance of health and safety in the workplace. Economic conditions in the wake of the pandemic have created a sense of…
OCR Announces Enforcement Discretion Regarding Use of Online or Web-based Scheduling Applications for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
  During the pandemic, care providers face many challenges. One of those challenges is maintaining HIPAA compliance during COVID-19 vaccinations. HIPAA security rules protect patient health…
Infection control has always been an important part of the job for all healthcare workers, and with the recent pandemic caused by COVID-19 it's more important than ever. This 2 hour course, based on…
  Every medical professional's worst nightmare? A HIPAA Privacy Rule violation. HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This law established the legal protection for a…