by Practice Compliance Solutions | Feb 7, 2021 | HR
As many healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, it is important to understand how signs and symptoms related to the vaccination must be evaluated against the signs and symptoms of COVID infection. It is important to not unnecessarily burden your operations by...
by Practice Compliance Solutions | 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 Practice Compliance Solutions | 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 Practice Compliance Solutions | 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 Practice Compliance Solutions | 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...
