by Peter Cass | Oct 24, 2020 | Hazard
According to the CDC the new definition of close contact is: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior...
by Peter Cass | Oct 8, 2020 | Archived, HR
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Generally, the Act provides that employees of covered...
by Peter Cass | Oct 8, 2020 | IT, Security
The Security Rule does not require specific technology solutions for providers but HHS does give some general guidance (see Security Standards: Technical Safeguards for more in depth info) HHS specifically addresses 5 HIPAA technical standards and PCS has grouped our...
by Peter Cass | Oct 6, 2020 | Archived
The Provider Relief Fund supports healthcare providers in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified providers of health care may receive Provider Relief Fund payments for healthcare-related expenses or lost revenue due to COVID-19. These distributions do not...
by Peter Cass | Sep 16, 2020 | HR
On September 11, the DOL issued new rulings that change several points in the Sick Pay and FMLA extension benefits available under FFCRA – in some cases invalidating what the original law said. Four main issues were clarified or changed. Work Availability The DOL...
