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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been considering HIPAA Privacy Rule changes to improve care coordination, strengthen patient access rights, and reduce administrative burden. The changes were proposed in 2021. As of August 2026, the rulemaking is at the Final Rule Stage and under regulatory review, but no final rule has been published.
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Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and maintaining medical and dental devices should follow the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU), not habit or assumption. IFUs are based on testing and validation that show a device can be safely reprocessed and reused without compromising its function or patient safety. When an IFU isn’t followed, the validated process has been cha...
OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard is entering an important phase of implementation, with a major employer deadline approaching November 20, 2026. Employers should use the coming months to review their written Hazard Communication program, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), workplace labels, and employee training to determine what updates may be necessary.<...