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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 20, 2024 9:12:06 AM
Breaking patient confidentiality can occur in certain situations where legal obligations take precedence. These instances are typically regulated to ensure confidentiality is broken only when necessary to protect public interest, legal mandates, or...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 20, 2024 9:05:00 AM
A single centralized referral network is a tool that allows primary healthcare providers to provide patients with the highest degree of care. These...
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Farah Amod: Oct 20, 2024 8:02:12 AM
HIPAA, as a regulatory framework, imposes strict compliance standards on entities that handle health records. However, credit cards are exempted on...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 18, 2024 4:11:33 PM
MTSS frameworks are rooted in education, creating a structured approach to interventions with students. When this principle is used in other sectors...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 18, 2024 1:21:56 PM
Email aliases can be HIPAA compliant with proper security measures, like encryption, having a business associate agreement (BAA) with the email...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 18, 2024 12:59:28 PM
Email attacks are responsible for 18.1% of healthcare breaches. When your email provider experiences a data breach involving protected health...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 18, 2024 10:29:49 AM
An effective emergency response plan ensures organizational resilience during unexpected challenges. By proactively preparing for potential...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 18, 2024 10:05:35 AM
Hoarding Disorder is characterized by the persistent difficulty in discarding or parting with possessions, leading to an excessive accumulation of...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 18, 2024 9:56:40 AM
Malware distribution refers to the methods and techniques used by cybercriminals to spread malicious software (malware) to victims. Cybercriminals...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 18, 2024 9:50:02 AM
Emailing about a colleague's medical condition is a HIPAA violation. Medical information about a colleague is considered protected health information...
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Farah Amod: Oct 18, 2024 8:15:00 AM
Breaching HIPAA regulations can lead to severe financial penalties, criminal charges, and reputational damage. The penalties for HIPAA breaches...
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As the 2024 US presidential election draws near, cybercriminals are using phishing emails to target individuals and organizations. Using aHIPAA...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 17, 2024 6:17:05 AM
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign empowering individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cyber threats....
