monitored in the organization and why? The healthcare industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Those who provide, receive, pay for, regulate healthcare services are affected by law (Miller, 2006). Law is a body of rules for the conduct of individuals and organizations and it is normally created so that there is a minimal standards of actions required by an individual and organization. There are laws created by Federal, State and local governments. Therefore, organizations
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The Policy Process Throughout this paper we are going to cover the healthcare policy process. Policies are constantly reviewed and gone over to ensure that people receive the best healthcare possible. Each one has the potential to affect each of us on a daily basis, so careful consideration must be given when policies are proposed. It is important to understand the process of how a topic eventually becomes a policy. We are going to look at the three stages that a policy goes through before
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Professional Regulation and Criminal Liability HCS/430 January 6, 2015 Professional Regulation and Criminal Liability The trust and care of patients to health care providers has been on the decline for several decades (David A. Thom, 2004) Crimes committed by health care professionals, occur at all levels. Patients are more involved with their care, due to more accessible resources on the internet. Patients can research their physician criminal charges. The internet allows the patients
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Organizational Performance Management Varilie L. Williams-Garner September 17, 2012 HCS/451 Health Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis Jodie Sapaugh Health care as an industry exists to serve its stakeholders in the safest, most effective and efficient manner; but each organization type and company function differently. Organizations share some similar functionalities and regulatory requirements that provide a path for them to follow. The regulatory requirements demand compliance
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examples would be: The stakes are high as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) highlights in its recent publication related to privacy: “Breaches of an individual’s privacy and confidentiality may affect a person’s dignity and cause irreparable harm” and “[unauthorized disclosures] can result in stigma, embarrassment, and discrimination.” IOM: Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule—Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research, February 4, 2009” 1. So Many Mobile Devices, So Much Risk Mobile devices are ubiquitous
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Smith Medical Secure Payment Program Tyra Sanchez June 7, 2015 Introduction Analysis This case study will assist the client, Smith Medical, in establishing a secure and compliant credit card payment program for their benefit, and the benefit of their patients. Credit card payment programs must comply with strict security policies and standards to protect the clients’ information, and the clients must be able to trust that their information will be secure. The security practices discussed
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| | |To educate individuals using email with respect to their responsibilities associated with such use. | |Purpose |The purpose of the [AGENCY] Email Policy is to establish the rules for the use of [AGENCY] email for the| | |sending, receiving, or storing of electronic mail. | |Audience |The [AGENCY] Email Policy
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AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS SE571 Principles of Information Security and Privacy Phase II Course Project Company Overview Aircraft Solutions (AS) is a recognized leader in the design and fabrication of component products and services for companies in the electronics, commercial, defense, and aerospace industry. Located in Southern California, AS has a dedicated, trained workforce and maintains a large capacity plant and extensive equipment to meet customer requirements. Much of the equipment is automated
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CASE SCENARIO Leo R. is a 45-year-old patient with diabetes and is a widower with three young children. Two of Leo’s children suffer from chronic medical conditions. His oldest daughter, like Leo, has insulin-dependent diabetes. His only son suffers from grand mal epilepsy, which is poorly controlled by a plethora of medications. Leo works for a small printing business, a job he enjoys, but one that makes it difficult for him to make ends meet. With only six employees, the company’s owner cannot
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Hypothetical Working Agreement Denise Brownlee Communication Skills for the Human Service Profession Tanisha Laidler, PhD June 21, 2012 Abstract Freydia is 27 year old. Her date of birth is September 15, 1985. Her address is 166 Okolona Cutoff Rd, Houston, MS 38851. She is about 5’7 and weighs about 130lbs. Freydia looks like she needs a medical evaluation and a physical routine performed to see if there are some concerns with her health. She stated at the current time, she has not used any
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