A collection of 12 posts
In 2023, OSHA cited a mid-sized dental practice in Ohio for failing to retrain clinical staff on bloodborne pathogens after a needlestick incident exposed three
In 2023, OSHA cited a Florida dental practice for over $78,000 in penalties — not for a data breach, but for failing to maintain an
In 2023, a mid-sized hospital in the Southeast faced simultaneous investigations from OSHA and OCR after a needlestick incident exposed a nurse to bloodborne pathogens
In 2023, a mid-sized dermatology practice in Texas received citations from both OSHA and OCR within the same quarter — one for failing to train staff
In 2023, OCR settled with a regional hospital system that had failed to conduct a thorough risk analysis — and during the investigation, auditors discovered the
Why Employers Are Requiring Dual Certifications — and What Happens When You Don't Have Them In late 2023, a mid-size dental practice in Texas
Every few months, I see the same search spike: healthcare workers and small practices looking for HIPAA and bloodborne pathogen certification free options online. The
In 2023, OSHA issued over $4.3 million in penalties to healthcare facilities for violations ranging from bloodborne pathogen exposure to inadequate hazard communication. What
Why Healthcare Organizations Are Combining OSHA and HIPAA Into One Training Strategy In 2023, OCR settled with a covered entity for $1.3 million after
In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice in Massachusetts for $350,000 after an investigation revealed not only HIPAA Security Rule failures but overlapping
In 2023, a mid-sized dental practice in Ohio received citations from both OSHA and OCR within the same quarter — one for failing to maintain an
In 2023, a mid-sized dental practice in Texas was hit with two separate enforcement actions within the same quarter — one from OSHA for failing to
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