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Behavioral Healthcare Provider Settles HIPAA Risk Analysis Investigation for $225,000

The HIPAA Journal

On December 6, 2021, OCR received a complaint that DOCS had impermissibly disclosed electronic protected health information (ePHI) online. Patient discharge forms could be accessed via the Internet without authorization. The discharge summaries of 35 patients were exposed online from at least December 2021 until May 19, 2023.

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Sleep: Watch This Space

The Healthcare Blog

But in 2012, neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard, identified a unique network of delicate channels (tiny passages alongside blood vessels) inside the brain that collect and discharge brain metabolites and waste materials including amyloid. This system, or ultimate brainwasher as some labeled it, was formally titled the glymphatic system.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Meaningful Use and EHR

Arkenea

For example, number of people suffering from diabetes in 2021 or number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis last year. How many patients were discharged? EHs (Eligible hospitals) and CAHs (Critical Access Hospitals) must provide online data under 36 hours post discharge. Records are used for public health management.

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HHS-OIG Settles Alleged EMTALA Violations with 3 Healthcare Providers

The HIPAA Journal

The ED physician discussed the findings with the on-call OB/GYN, who agreed to have the patient discharged. She had an ultrasound, which the radiologist interpreted as a left simple cyst with no uterine pregnancy, and concluded there were no definitive signs of an ectopic pregnancy. The on-call OB/GYN did not evaluate the patient in the ED.

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Reimagining Maternal Care: Building a System of Care for Mothers, Babies, and Nurses

Minority Nurse

The ones that don’t make it into social media posts or discharge summaries. maternal deaths per 100,000 live births as of 2021 (CDC). Nearly 40% of mothers do not attend their postpartum check-ups, often due to logistical challenges, lack of support, or the misconception that the visits aren’t necessary (ACOG, 2021).

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Nurse Discharged After “Hugging” Colleague 

Scrubs

He was discharged from Auckland City Hospital without conviction after accidentally making one of his coworkers uncomfortable. The incident occurred in February 2021. He was then discharged on the spot. A nurse in New Zealand is out of a job for hugging one of his colleagues too tightly.

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Can Finding A Nursing Home Be An Enjoyable Process? By Applying The Hotel Model, This Entrepreneur Says Yes

Forbes Healthcare

Donnelly says around 25% of its enquiries come from National Health Service discharge teams and social workers looking to place patients in nursing, dementia and palliative care. Donnelly cofounded the startup in 2021 along with his brother Chris, an alum of the 2020 Forbes Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing list.