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Over the past several months, OSHA efforts have accelerated in areas such as heat exposure, ergonomics, workplace violence prevention, and inspection procedures. These developments offer important insight into where workplace safety regulation and enforcement are heading.
Heat Safety
Heat illness has emerged as a regulatory priority. Its inclus...
If you work anywhere near healthcare compliance right now, it probably feels like HIPAA is changing every five minutes. Vendors are blasting emails. Consultants are posting urgent LinkedIn takes. Webinars are promising to explain “major HIPAA updates” before it’s “too late.”
Let’s slow this way down and separate fact from hype.
The NPP Changes Are About ...
Cleaning medical and dental instruments and devices is the first critical step towards disinfection and sterilization. Cleaning is defined as the removal of foreign material from instruments and items used in any healthcare facility. Meticulous cleaning of instruments is required before high-level disinfection and sterilization can occur. Materials, either inorganic or organi...
OSHA’s regulatory agenda for 2026 signals significant changes for employers across multiple industries. While some standards are still in development, the direction is clear: organizations should begin planning now to strengthen safety programs, prevention controls, and documentation practices. Below is an overview of the most impactful anticipated updates — and what employer...
Federal privacy rules for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records are changing. On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services updated 42 CFR Part 2, the law that governs how these records are handled. While the rule is already in effect, all covered organizations must be fully compliant by February 16, 2026.
If your organization s...