Regulations
22 articles
- Medical Waste Disposal
Where Can I Dispose of Expired Drugs? Safe Disposal Options
If you’ve ever wondered, “Where can I dispose of expired drugs?” you’re not alone. Knowing where and how to dispose of unused medication is more than good practice. It is a regulatory requirement.
MedPro Disposal6 min readRead Article - Safety Compliance
From Compliance Officer to Ethical Alchemist Upholding Integrity in Healthcare
Imagine healthcare managed by compliance officers as a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of trust, data’s delicate fragility, and ethical practices shimmering like precious gold. Yet, this intricate design demands a vigilant guardian who delves more deeply than mere map-reading to become a skilled alchemist. And, transmuting regulations into ethical gold. This guardian, the healthcare compliance officer, embarks on an odyssey of continuous learning. He is empowered by meticulously crafted training that transcends rote compliance, fostering a culture of ethical alchemy.
Nil Jay Perolina4 min readRead Article - Safety Compliance
Meeting OSHA Requirements and Equipping Staff for Modern Healthcare in 2024
Safety and compliance are vital in healthcare. OSHA regulations provide a crucial framework for
Nil Jay Perolina3 min readRead Article - HIPAA
HHS updated HIPAA breach notification guidelines for improved compliance
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled comprehensive new guidance on HIPAA breach notification, bolstering the protection of sensitive healthcare information. This update equips businesses with precise directions on notifying individuals about breaches of their protected health information (PHI). In this blog post, we explore the significance of timely notification, the consequences of non-compliance, and the essential requisites of the new guidelines.
Nil Jay Perolina3 min readRead Article - OSHA
Ensuring Patient Confidentiality and Complying with New EPA Regulations for the Shredding of Medical Records
In response to the evolving landscape of medical data management, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced essential updates to the regulations governing shredding medical records. These recent amendment designs strategically enhance patient privacy protection while mitigating the risks of unauthorized data access. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the core principles of these regulations and provide businesses with an authoritative guide to ensure full compliance.
Nil Jay Perolina3 min readRead Article - HIPAA
Five Important Rules that Make up HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law created in 1996 that protects patients' health information from being disclosed or improperly used without their knowledge or consent. Companies and their employees in the medical field must understand the rules of HIPAA to ensure that they are not in violation. Five crucial HIPAA rules form the requirements held up by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Mia Thiel2 min readRead Article - Regulations
Data Security Matters: Secure Document Destruction for Dental Practices
Dental practices handle significant amounts of sensitive patient information, prioritizing data security. This blog post will discuss the importance of secure document destruction for dental practices and how it ensures patient confidentiality while complying with privacy regulations.
Nil Jay Perolina2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Virginia Announces New Medical Waste Regulations
The state of Virginia makes headlines as the Virginia Waste Management Board alters the current medical waste management regulations to improve the handling and treatment of regulated medical waste in the state. The amendment was proposed back in May 2018 and is finally being put into effect in March of 2023. According to the Virginia Register of Regulations website, the alterations will include:
Megan Wright3 min readRead Article - HIPAA
Common HIPAA Violations
When it comes to HIPAA regulations, it can be overwhelming. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and/or jail time. At MedPro Disposal we took the time to list some of the most common HIPAA violations for you.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
MedPro Disposal Partners With PCIHIPAA To Offer HIPAA Compliance Services
MedPro Disposal, a leader in medical waste disposal services, is pleased to announce its new partnership with PCIHIPAA, a leading Payments Card Industry (PCI) and HIPAA compliance provider. The partnership is focused on protecting MedPro Disposal clients from the onslaught of HIPAA violations which include ransomware attacks and data breaches impacting medical and dental practices throughout the United States. According to the site HHS.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), over 870,000 patient records were breached just in the month of July 2018.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article