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Overview: With the recent advances in portable technology, more and more organizations and their users are taking advantage of mobile devices to save time and get work done more efficiently. Texting, portable e-mail, and Apps are revolutionizing the ways health care providers interact with their patients and get their work done. But the use of these devices comes with hidden costs of compliance, especially if they lead to a reportable breach under HIPAA or state laws. HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers have been struggling to keep up with the use of the devices to protect patient privacy and avoid compliance issues. Even if these devices aren't in formal use in your organization, you need to act now to anticipate their use and make sure they are used properly. This session is designed to provide intensive, two-day training in HIPAA compliance as it relates to the use of mobile devices, including how to use them with Protected Health Information, the policies and procedures you need to have in place to use them securely, and how to manage issues of the "BYOD" phenomenon. The session provides the background and details for any manager of health information privacy and security to know what issues to look for with mobile devices, what needs to be done for HIPAA compliance, and what can happen when compliance is not adequate. Audits and enforcement will be explained, as well as privacy and security breaches and how to prevent them. Numerous references and sample documents will be provided. The session will be valuable for both newcomers to HIPAA compliance as well as seasoned veterans. HIPAA compliance will be explained and discussed in detail, from the basics through the latest changes and new technology issues, so that the attendee will have a coherent understanding of not only the rules, but also how to think about compliance and make sound compliance decisions on a day-to-day basis in the context of mobile devices. Agenda Day One Day one sets the stage with an ov

A Hospital Incident Command System is a wonderfully effective system for handing disasters and emergency situations: A Hospital Incident Command System is an absolute must for hospitals when they have to carry out unforeseen emergencies. Having a process-oriented Hospital Incident Command System is an effective tool for dealing with situations and saving lives. A Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is a standardized process that helps hospitals deal with emergencies, natural or manmade. HICS is common across hospitals in the US and have common terminology and organizational structure. It is a single system that all hospitals have to use. Since emergencies can happen at any time and can be of any gravity; it is imperative for physicians to have a command of how to deal with emergencies by understanding the Hospital Incident Command System and its role in disaster situations. HICS goes beyond patient care. Physicians and other staff need to both have access to disaster-specific and related information to the Hospital Incident Command System, as well as know how to handle it, in order to bring about an effective response and augment an existing one. Advantage of having a Hospital Incident Command System The biggest advantage of having a Hospital Incident Command System is that its practices and processes are similar to those used by external agencies in times of emergency. This makes sharing incident command systems that much more effective and easier to coordinate, and facilitates information flow. Features of a Hospital Incident Command System A Hospital Incident Command System provides a flexible reporting structure with defined roles and responsibilities It sets up and facilitates communication flow and documentation protocol It provides the hospital operations a concrete strategic direction-oriented support by leveraging and optimizing additional resources such as staff and equipment, so that these are used where they are needed the most. A Hospital Incident

Course "Validation and 21 CFR 11 Compliance of Computer Systems: Intermediate to Advanced" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Overview: Computer Systems Validation (CSV) also known as Software Validation is all-pervasive in the Life Sciences Industry. It is a requirement of all the predicate rules, as well as 21 CFR 11 and Annex 11. However, unless one knows how to implement CSV, it is often very hard to detect the requirement for CSV, and very hard to determine what needs to be done, to meet domestic and / or international regulations or business continuity requirements. In addition, the FDA has stepped up 21 CFR 11 inspections that include CSV. This course will build on the Validation and 21 CFR 11 Compliance Basic Course, to give hands on experience on executing on the computer systems validation of a system, and to discuss related activities such as Validation Master Plan, Infrastructure Qualification, Project Management for Validation and Validation of Test Tools The attendees must have attended the Basic Validation & 21 CFR 11 Compliance. This is a very hands-on class and the attendees will be expected to use templates provided in the class to create the complete package for the validation of a system The Seminar: This Hands-On course will provide the attendees with more detailed experience on validation / 21 CFR 11 compliance of a computer system, as well as details for activities associated with computer systems validation as follows: 1. Validation Master Plan 2. Complete Validation for a System 3. Excel Spreadsheet Validation 4. Change Control 5. SOPs 6. Test Tools Validation 7. Project Management for Validation Who Should Attend: * VP of IT * Director of IT * Quality Managers * Project Managers (for CSV / IT) * Validation Specialists * Database Administrators * System Administrators * Directors / Senior Directors of Discovery * Directors / Senior

Wheelchair with comfortble reclining back headrest. This wheelchair allows the user to obtain a more comfortable position, equally for those who are unable to sit at 90 degrees, but need to lie back. Options include elevating legrests and cushioning. This type of Wheelchair is a superb light weight aluminium total care chair with all the actions one would wish. All fully adjustable, tilt in space, reclining back, multi positional headrest,elevating legrests and full pressure cushioning. The reclining deluxe manual wheelchair. This wheelchair has all the features one would need in a wheelchair, fully adjustable arms, legrests, reclining back and pop off wheels. To remove the wheels simply press the button in the centre of the wheel and slide them off. Ideal for those who need to recline in the wheelchair as the back rest on this wheelchair can be adjusted to any position. With cushions, elevating legrests and other options, this wheelchair can be configured to meet most needs. This chair does not have tilt in space mechanism or pressure care cushioning, for this must look to the tilt in space chair. Comfort and positioning tilt-in-space wheelchair which is durable, modern looking and comfortable. It offers adjustable seat height and depth, back height, length adjustable armpads and infinite recline and tilt. The multifunction tilt in space wheelchair focuses heavily on the need of each individual user which is why it has many adjustments in one frame to make sure it can alter to cater individual requirements. One of the main features of this chair is its tilt in space feature, which allows a step less adjustment of the backrest and the seat angle. This is easily operated from the push handle and can be quickly adjusted when needed. The design of the backrest and seating on the wheelchair helps ensure comfort and support for the user. Wheelchair comes with elevating leg rests fitted as standard which again are step less and easily adjusted. There is also the o

Pediatric wheelchairs enable child or teen to participate in all types of daily activities. Pediatric wheelchairs are lightweight, portable, and convenient for use at school, day programs, doctor visits, and recreation with family and friends. Pediatric wheelchairs comes in wide range of sizes and vibrant colors for every lightweight wheelchair. A variety of positioning options are also available. Pediatric wheelchairs are manufactured with unsurpassed quality and style, specializing in compact-folding, lightweight wheelchairs for children of all ages - from toddlers to teens! Custom built to child's specific needs, mobility aids offer rehabilitative benefits for physical disabilities from Cerebral Palsy to Autism. Pediatric, or child wheelchairs, are mobile aids designed for and used by children. Children require the use of a wheelchair for many different reasons, some may have suffered head injuries, some have muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy, some are amputees, and others only have an occasional use of their wheelchairs in lieu of a walking device or crutches. Certain types of pediatric wheelchairs are built to expand in size to accommodate increased bulk and weight by altering a cross balance on the bottom of the chair. The front frames for the legs can be lengthened as child's legs grow longer. For a pediatrician seeking to prescribe a Pediatric Wheelchair, must be sure that the patient has the proper upper body strength to use one. If the patient is too weak for self movement, the practitioner would be better to consider a powered wheelchair for mobility. While Pediatric Wheelchairs are smaller and can be just as manuverable as scooters, that depends upon the patient's own abilities in steering the chair. These are factors that the doctor must think about before recommending what type of wheelchair a patient should get. Pediatric Wheelchair with a body contouring S-Shaped seat frame and contoured armrests provides the user with all day comfort an

If you are a new mom, you must still be hanging those pregnancy clothes in your wardrobe because you no longer fit into those slim attires which used to be your favourites. The most important attribute you must possess before you make your mind to lose some inches is your patience and will power.

Laughter is not only associated with bringing happiness in life but also with a number of mental and physical health advantages. Irrespective of what state a person is in, laughter acts in a therapeutic way and eases stress thereby relaxing body and mind. In What Ways Can a Good Laugh Benefit You?

Utilizing small wheels and lighter materials, transport wheelchairs can tip the scale at as little as 19 lbs., ideal for those looking for a highly portable option. Transport chairs also tend to be more affordable and offer the benefit of increased mobility without breaking the bank. This type of lightweight wheelchair is often referred to as a "transfer chair" and is typically used for shorter trips. Since it's geared towards storability and portability, it features four smaller wheels and dispenses with the larger, rear-mounted wheels that characterize standard wheelchairs. Its construction ensures that it's always foldable and portable, but does so at the expense of self-propulsion. Instead, a transport chair is built so that a caregiver can easily push the user from point A to B. Transport Wheelchair features a lightweight aluminum frame with a multiple finish options. It comes standard with padded-permanent armrests and swing-away footrests with composite footplates. It is an ideal solution for easy transportation and storage. Karma KM 2500 Small Wheel Wheelchair: Karma KM 2500 Small Wheel Wheelchair Specifications: Width 18" Front/Rear Wheels 6" to 14" Seat Width 47cm Seat Depth 40cm Overall Width 66cm Overall Collapsed Width 36cm Armrest Height 21cm Overall Length 90cm Seat Height 47cm Backrest Height 38cm Overall Height 86cm Weight 9.2 k.g. Karma KM 2500 Small Wheel Wheelchair Seat and Back: AEGIS Microbe Shield Approved by the FDA, EPA, EU, etc., bonded anti-microbial barrier upholstery protects from odor, staining and deterioration from bacteria, fungus and other microorganisms. It is a shield for your health. Karma KM 2500 Small Wheel Wheelchair Extended Armrest: By simulating the natural position of arms, the extended armrest design is ergonomic and creates bigger seating space. An Ultra lightweight wheelchair (9.2 kg) with a compact design for either attendant assisted or self propelling users. The

Lightweight Ergonomic Wheelchair is designed to cradle patients in comfort while reducing risk of pressure sores, relieving pressure, dispersing weight evenly and improving stability. The Ergo Lite Wheelchair is easy to lift and its small size makes it ideal for travel. Weighing only 19.8 lbs., the chair is easy to store and transport. The chair folds down the middle like a standard wheelchair and the backrest also folds down to make the wheelchair even more compact. Also features companion brakes located on handles for added safety and comfort. Ergonomic Wheelchairs are ultra lightweight and have a supportive seating system to provide pressure relief and anti-slippage giving the user excellent stability and posture support. . Better Ergonomic wheelchair for Comfort: Sit for any length of time in a fixed position in a traditional transport chair and it will feel how painful bad ergonomics can be. It is fully reclined 25° angle, which minimizes slumping and sliding. And because of this can be easily adjusted with the push of a button, it can change positions frequently over time, reducing the chance of secondary conditions that may include pressure sores. Designed to Fit Almost Everyone: It is one of the most extensively researched seat profiles specifically design to accommodate users ranging in size from small women to large men, with the greatest amount of comfort and proper posture/spinal support. The Karman wheelchairs are exceptional in both their function and style. With comfort built right into the frame of a wheelchair eliminating the need for a "thick cushion" to add comfort, S-Shape seat allows the wheelchair to be "ergonomically correct" putting into a seating position and comfort conforming to natural body's curves. These chairs are built for comfort and quality to stand the test of time. Ergonomic Wheelchair is Right: Ergonomic Wheelchair is designed for users who will spend a large amount of time in the chair. This wheelchair'

Overview: You need to attend in order to control your own destiny. Get involved up front instead of being a "sitting duck". More Audits are coming and government & private payers are increasing their budgets for increased audit activity around the health care provider industry. The Department of Justice is zeroing in on providers who are aberrant. Private insurance special investigations units are also gearing up and local prosecutors who are hungering for these types of prosecutions are all part of building machinery to eliminate fraud and abuse in the nation's health care system. The concern about the audit/investigative machine that has been developed should create horrendous concern for the health care provider community, because these entities will have to come up with results. Don't become one for their "results". Areas Covered in the Session: Overview of audit risks 14 Strategies to tackling auditors: i.e. Appoint Audit Manager Appoint Audit Committee Proactively seek out info from audit visitors Respond quickly to audit visitor requests Identify On Site control person Provide strong support for onsite control person Onsite control person must be close to the visitors Audit committee to meet daily with visitors Respond quickly to early findings Request feedback from visitors Request Exit conference Carefully review preliminary findings Respond to final report Correct problem findings Who Will Benefit: Health Care Professionals Health Service Providers Compliance Officers CEO's Corporate Attorneys Speaker Profile Joseph R. Batte is president of Kristall Associates, a compliance, and risk assessment specialist for the health care provider community as well as the litigation support community. He is a former special agent with the US Office of Inspector General and participated in the development of that Departments compliance guidance's. He is a nationally known speaker on compliance and has authored the book "Doctors are from Jupiter, Compliance is from

Overview: Today's diverse, fast-changing, multidisciplinary mental health care environment involves many mental health care professionals who work together for the common goal of the patient. This includes physicians/psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and others. Nothing in health care is more fractured than in mental health among a multitude of mental health practitioners. Like physicians/psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses, psychologists as health care practitioners obtained an education, passed applicable examinations, completed professional training, and hold a license to practice their chosen profession of psychology, often by being educated and trained at the doctoral level. The license to practice is issued by the state agency which has exclusive jurisdiction over this health care practitioner. Thereafter, the state's authority and power over the psychologist often presents challenges to that professional that are not easy to navigate. Their governing state agency routinely handles, investigates, and dismisses- or prosecutes - alleged violations of law that can be career ending for the psychologist if pursued. But that process takes time with many steps necessary for due process of law. One of the ultimate actions the state may take is to issue a suspension or revocation of the psychologist's professional license. Yet many state actions fall short of such drastic outcomes, but still have serious, permanent consequences for the psychologist as a licensed health care professional. Learn to identify the legal authority for state agencies to regulate the practice of psychology. Seek to understand and defend against state actions which may result in ruinous practice and career consequences for the health care professional. This program offers an objective, thorough review of the ethical and legal violations committed by psychologists. This program also reviews defenses with practice tips to defend successfully those common violations. Otherwis

Overview: This webinar will cover the changes to the PQRS program in 2016 and will provide tips and strategies to help you select the best measures and reporting approach for your practice. Why should you Attend: Your future Medicare payments are at risk. Failing to report quality measures to CMS for Calendar Year 2016 will result in a reduction of up to 6% in your 2018 Medicare payments. The PQRS program carries a potential 2% penalty for each provider who does not report quality measures to CMS - physicians, mid-level providers, therapists, psychologists, social workers, even dieticians. In addition, if your practice has physicians and mid-levels, at least half the physicians must meet the PQRS requirements or the group will face an additional 2-4% penalty from the Value Based Modifier program. Areas Covered in the Session: Understand the difference between a reporting rate and a performance rate? Get access to useful tools to help you identify measures applicable to your specialty. Learn how to choose among the various reporting approaches - what are the pros and cons of each. Understand how CMS will evaluate your submission if you report less than 9 measures. Who Will Benefit: Practice Administrators All providers who bill to Medicare including Physicians (All specialties), Podiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, LCSW, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, etc. Quality Officers Nurse leaders Finance Directors Speaker Profile Jeanne J. Chamberlin Jeanne Chamberlin is currently a Practice Management Consultant with MSOC Health. During her 30 years in the healthcare industry, Jeanne has worked in independent medical practices, health systems, state government, and software development. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and is a fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been a leader in both state and local MGMA chapters. As practice ad

Overview: The Sunshine Act, or Open Payments Program, requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. This Act was part of a healthcare reform bill adopted in March 2010. It came about due to requests for increased transparency about the financial relationships between physicians and industry. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued the final rules in 2013 which implemented the Sunshine Act. Why should you Attend: Anyone required to adhere to the Sunshine Act standards or anyone interested in knowing what must be reported and made public. Areas Covered in the Session: Purpose of the Sunshine Act Who is required to report under the Sunshine Act? What is reported? Exclusions Tracking Penalties Useful links Who Will Benefit: This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all personnel in: Human Subjects Research Healthcare interested in exploring the field of Clinical Research Clinical Research Coordinators Principal Investigators/Physicians Administration in charge of Clinical Research Regulatory Compliance Speaker Profile Sarah Fowler-Dixon is Education Specialist and instructor with Washington University School of Medicine. She has developed a comprehensive education program for human subject research which has served as a model for other institutions. She crafted budgets, policies, procedures, reporting, and training for the new program. She has initiated the planning, development, authorship and implementation of many human subjects research policies, practices, guidelines, submission and reviewer forms often working with state and federal authorities. She has provided consultation regarding ethical, federal, state, and institutional requirements for faculty and staff both in the design and execution of their projects and teaches research ethics and regulatory affairs and the fu

Overview: Being in compliance with HIPAA involves not only ensuring you provide the appropriate patient rights and controls on your uses and disclosures of protected health information, but you also have the proper policies and procedures in place. If audited or the subject of a compliance review you will be required to show the government you have all the necessary documentation in place for safeguarding patient Protected Health Information and indicate how you addressed all required security safeguards. This starts with the fundamentals of a HIPAA compliance program. If your healthcare practice or office manager needs to understand what all the HIPAA requirements are or make sure the current program is adequate and can withstand government scrutiny, please join us for this informative and interactive course.  Why should you Attend: The practice or office manager is the backbone of any healthcare office. Besides being responsible for many of the daily operations within an office, the practice manager is often tasked with managing the HIPAA compliance program. Knowing what is required is critically important.  Attendees will leave the course clearly understanding of all the requirements for a comprehensive HIPAA compliance program and to make sure the practice has the proper policies and procedures in place. After completing this course, a practice or office manager will have a clear understanding for what needs to be place when it comes to all of the HIPAA regulations.  Areas Covered in the Session: Why was HIPAA created? Who Must Comply with HIPAA Requirements? What are the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules? The Role of the HIPAA Security and Privacy Official What is a HIPAA Compliance Program? What is a HIPAA Risk Management Plan? What is meant by "Required" and "Addressable" Implementation Specifications? What are Administrative, Technical, and Physical Safeguards Requirements? What is a HIPAA Risk Assessment? What are HIPAA training requirements?

Ear irrigation is one of the safest forms of Ear wax removal. Our qualified nurses offer this service in our Saturday clinics.Prior to treatment you must have been using olive oil drops (or any ear wax softening drops) for at least 5-7 days.

Scientific Regulatory writing is a complex process due to its dossier size, data complexity, and submission deadlines and it requires specialized domain-specific knowledge, understanding of drug development process, pharmacology, statistical and writing skills to develop superior regulatory documents as per the exact requirements of the regulatory authority. Besides, the scientific writer must be familiar with technical guidelines prevailing in countries like European Union (EU), USA, Japan that includes ICH E3 to write clinical study reports, periodic safety reports (ICH E2C), publication guidelines (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines for manuscripts.

Cast saw devices are efficient, versatile power tool used primarily to remove orthopedic cast plaster. Unlike a regular circular saw with an adjustable blade designed to cut wood, a cast saw utilizes a straight, sharp blade spinning or vibrating quickly back and forth across a narrow angle to cut hard material. The blades are most often used with an orthopedic cast spreader attached to the machine. With the cast spreader attached to the machine, the operator simply places the cast in the center of the spread and begins the vibrating action. The speed and depth of the material being cut vary according to the operator's preference. Modern cast saw devices date back to the plaster cast cutting saw. Homer H. Stryker, an orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. submitted the patent for this device in April 1945. The cast saw consists of a blade and a cutting block. To cut materials without using vibrations, the blade must be slightly bent. An arbor blade assembly provides for a stable framework on which the blade of the saw blade can be placed. Power corded models of cast saw devices require a separate power cord to operate. This cord usually plugs into a standard wall outlet. Read more @ https://coherentmarketinsights-cmi.blogspot.com/2021/03/electric-cast-saw-devices-offer-various.html

Vitamins are very important as they are the building blocks of life. The human body consists mainly of water and it is vitally important that we get enough vitamins to keep us healthy. Vitamins are fat-soluble, which means that the substance inside them is unable to dissolve in the fluid of the blood (plasma) so these vitamins must be taken through food. Vitamins and minerals are found in abundance in fruits and vegetables but to receive all the benefits of these foods, it is best to eat a wide variety of them. Fresh fruits and vegetables have the highest concentration of vitamins and minerals than any other type of food. Emergence of Covid-19 has led to high demand for vitamin C, thereby propelling growth of the global vitamins market. For instance, globally, as of 5:40pm CET, 12 January 2021, there have been 89,707,115 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 1,940,352 deaths, as reported to the World Health Organization. Such scenario has also prompted several manufacturers to donate vitamins and other products. For instance, in March 2020, Bayer collaborated with Direct Relief and Feeding America to donate one million products that including over-the-counter medications and multivitamins to ease the burden COVID-19 on healthcare systems. Read More @ https://coherentmarketinsights-blog.blogspot.com/2021/01/emergence-of-covid-19-and-increasing.html

If you are an Australian who is looking for the best Surrogacy in Australia, you must be having the right knowledge about all the given laws and guidelines.

Often, at work due to busy schedules, we tend to neglect ourselves and our health. A proper balance between work and health must be maintained for better productivity. Here are some amazing and breathtaking health hacks at work that help you achieve the above-mentioned balance.