For the healthcare industry, compliance training and awareness is of the utmost importance. The privacy and protection of patients has a direct and crucial bearing, not just on an organization’s ability to maintain its presence in the industry, but also on the quality of life of the patient.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, sets national standards to protect the privacy of the patient; their health records and healthcare information must remain confidential. Your organization must have a clear and effective policy regarding HIPAA.
Is your HIPAA compliance training really covering all of your concerns?
OSHA, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, is in place to maintain workplaces that are safe and are up to code. In healthcare there are a vast array of threats to the safety of your employees. The specialized equipment, high-stress environment, and exposure to hazards must be considered. It’s important that your employees receive adequate training that meets OSHA requirements, and equips them to meet the demands and challenges of their jobs safely.
Do your employees have access to OSHA training that maximizes their understanding and education?
Obviously, the reason that these guidelines are in place is to protect the safety and dignity of both your employees and the patients they serve. But beyond that there are legal consequences for the organizations that don’t comply. The legal penalties for violating HIPAA and/or OSHA are steep. But, the loss of a good reputation for an organization is priceless, and is far more harmful and long-lasting than the financial burden.
Interactive Services will provide your organization with the tools it needs to prepare and educate your employees so that your workplace is safe, secure, and professional. We’ve set the standard in compliance training, contact us today so that we can help you equip your employees to set the standard in compliance within the healthcare industry.