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April 24, 2020
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compliance and ethics program, Coronavirus, COVID-19, News & Views

CMS Issues Revised COVID-19 Nursing Home Visitation Guidance

On September 23, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Nursing Home Health System Agrees to Pay $1.75 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

A nursing home health system has agreed to pay the

Michigan Registered Nurse Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card Fraud

A registered nurse from a veteran’s hospital in Detroit pleaded

Several COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers Expiring

On April 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Michigan Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Money Designated for CARES Act

A Michigan woman has pled guilty to stealing government funds

Three Individuals Charged for Providing Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards for Employment Purposes

A mother and her two daughters have been charged for

CMS Issues Guidance on Interim Final Rule Regarding Healthcare Staff Vaccinations

On December 28, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

EEOC Updates Technical Assistance to Include When COVID-19 May Be a Disability

On December 12, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

EEOC’s COVID-19 Technical Assistance Updated to Include More Information Regarding Retaliation

On November 17, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Biden-Harris Administration Will Require COVID-19 Vaccine for All Eligible Staff at Healthcare Facilities Participating in Medicare and Medicaid Programs

On November 4, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that all

Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Issued by EEOC

On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Annual Compliance and Ethics Program Assessment Checklist: Monitoring and Reporting

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator The annual assessment of the

Illinois Facility Receives Proposed OSHA Fine for Failing to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Hazards

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Med-Net Academy Healthcare Compliance Training

Annual Compliance and Ethics Program Assessment Checklist: Education and Training

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator An annual assessment of the

Annual Compliance and Ethics Program Assessment Checklist: Screening Procedures and Discipline for Noncompliance

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator All long-term care facilities using

OCR Issues Guidance on HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and the Workplace

On September 30, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and

Annual Compliance and Ethics Program Assessment Checklist: Standards, Policies, and Procedures

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator All long-term care facilities using

National Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges of Over 138 Defendants Nationally & $308 Million in Intended Loss Against 52 Defendants in Florida

As part of a nationwide federal law enforcement action to

National Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

On September 17, 2021, the Department of Justice announced criminal

Managing Risks in Handling Protected Health Information

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator All healthcare providers are legally

President Biden Implements National Strategy to Combat COVID-19

President Biden announced the implementation of a six-pronged, comprehensive national

Compliance Program Core Components: Identification and Response to Compliance Risks

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator The final component of a

Compliance Program Core Components: Disciplinary Standards

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator A Medicare- and Medicaid-approved long-term

OIG Is Alerting the Public about Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office

Compliance Program Core Components: Effective Training and Communication

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator A Medicare- and Medicaid-approved long-term

Compliance Program Core Components: Written Policies and Oversight

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator A Medicare- and Medicaid-approved long-term

HHS and DOJ Release Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA

On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and

California Man Charged with Scheming to Defraud Buyers of Medical-Grade Gloves During COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Shortage

A California man was arraigned in federal court on July

US Department of Labor Finds a New Jersey Healthcare Service Provider Failed to Protect Employees from COVID-19 Exposure

Following a COVID-19 outbreak that led to death of two

AHRQ Releases Resources to Help Nursing Homes Track and Trend COVID-19 Vaccinations for both Residents and Staff

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released

OSHA Proposes Fine Over $136,000 to an Owner of Four Rhode Island Medical Facilities for Failing to Protect Workers from Exposure to COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA Issues an Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Settings to Protect Workers facing COVID-19 Hazards

On June 11, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

US Department of Labor Sues New York Health Center and Its CEO For Firing Employee Who Reported Coronavirus Safety Concerns

The U.S. Department of Labor is suing a New York

CDC Updates Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Personnel for COVID-19

On June 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

DOJ Announces Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat Healthcare Fraud Related to COVID-19

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against 14

GAO Study Finds that Most Nursing Homes had Multiple Outbreaks and Weeks of Sustained Transmission of COVID-19 from May 2020 through January 2021

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) analysis of the data

CMS Publishes New Interim Final Rule for COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Requirements for Residents and Staff

On May 11, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes Continue to Fall

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reports that since December 2020,

CDC Updates Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccinations

On April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

QAPI and Compliance and Ethics Programs: Do They Overlap?

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator Although Quality Assurance Performance Improvement

Compliance and Ethics Program Requirements

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator A Compliance and Ethics program

The GAO Identifies Multiple Ways Agencies Can Improve COVID-19 Response Efforts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released their 6th report

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Indiana LPN Working in Nursing Home Charged with Practicing Medicine Without a License for Removing Oxygen from COVID-19 Resident

An Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) has been charged with

Two New Resources Available from AHRQ Aimed at Preventing COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

Two new resources are available from the Agency for Healthcare

Oregon Health Officials Failed to Adequately Prepare for Pandemic State Auditors Claim

The Secretary of State, Oregon Audits Division, (Secretary) found that

A Florida Man Indicted for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment on March

Lawsuit Filed Against Alabama Nursing Home for Wrongful Death Related to COVID-19

The family of a woman who died from COVID-19 has

CDC Updates Recommendations for Ventilation in Buildings

On March 23, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

GAO Recommendations for Pandemic Have Not Been Fully Implemented by CMS

The CARES Act includes a provision for the U.S. Government

CDC Updates Post-Vaccine Considerations for Residents

On March 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

OSHA Launches Program Focusing on Workers Contracting COVID-19 and Employers Who May Retaliate Against Them

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration

AHCA/NCAL Expands #GetVaccinated Campaign for Long Term Care Staff

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for

California Nursing Home Accused of “Dumping” Residents to Admit Higher Reimbursement COVID-19 Residents

A California nursing home is accused of committing numerous abuses,

Lawsuit Filed Against a New Jersey Nursing Home for Employee COVID-19 Death Due to Lack of Personal Protective Equipment

A lawsuit has been filed against a New Jersey nursing

CDC Updates Steps Healthcare Facilities Can Take to Stay Prepared for COVID-19

On February 25, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

California Nursing Facility Fined Almost $60,000 from Cal/OSHA for COVID-19 Violations

A skilled nursing facility in California has been fined almost

CMS Releases a COVID-19 Resource Page

On February 8, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Negligence Lawsuit Filed Against Montana Nursing Home for COVID-19 Death

Two sisters have filed a negligence and mistreatment lawsuit against

CDC Reports that less than 38% of Staff at Nursing Facilities Received First-Dose COVID Vaccine

On February 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

CDC Updates Information to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

On January 21, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

Working in a Nursing Home is Now One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America

As of mid-January 2021, there have been 444,389 COVID-19 cases

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CDC Releases Updates to Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Isolation Gowns

On January 21, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and

Only a Quarter of COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed to Nursing Homes Have Been Administered

More than 4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have

Lawsuit filed Against Nursing Home Operator for Retaliatory Termination

A former marketing director has filed a lawsuit against a

OSHA Updates Penalties for Violations Relating to COVID-19

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Gross Negligence Lawsuit Filed Against Nursing Home in a COVID-19 Death

A family of a resident who died from COVID-19 has

CVS and Walgreens Agree to Verbal Consent for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Many nursing facilities across the United States have had a

A Fire in a NY Nursing Home Probable Cause of Spread of COVID-19

On November 15, 2020, a fire broke out in a

Negligence Lawsuit Filed Against a South Carolina Nursing Home for the Spread of COVID-19 and Death

A lawsuit has been filed against a South Carolina nursing

CMS Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement Toolkit

The initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines will be federally purchased,

COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Released by AMDA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced

APIC finds Many Healthcare Facilities Across the Country Implementing PPE Crisis Standards of Care

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Georgia’s Nursing Home Administrators Meet with Governor to Discuss Staffing Challenges

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia met with nursing home administrators

New Jersey Department of Health Increases COVID-19 Testing as Community Spread Continues

On November 30, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Health

Minnesota’s Nursing Homes Staffing is Unbelievably Challenging as COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket

The number of COVID-19 cases is in the thousands, with

Record High Outbreak of COVID-19 Hits Nursing Homes

In the first week of November 2020, more than 1,300

Nursing Homes Urged to Follow Established COVID-19 Guidelines this Holiday Season

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is imploring

Urgent Call to Action by CMS for COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management

On November 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

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Connecticut State Work Group Concerned About Maintaining Visits During Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic

A working group (subcommittee) on visitation appointed by the Connecticut

Mississippi’s Nursing Homes Struggling with Increasing COVID-19 Cases

The state of Mississippi leads the nation in the number

OSHA Alerts Employers to Frequently Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Wife of New York Nursing Home Resident Files Suit to Provide Needed Care for Disabled Husband

According to a recently filed lawsuit, the restrictions on visiting

Differing COVID-19 Safety Testing Practices Between Nursing Homes and Ambulance Workers May Pose Risk to Residents

Ambulance companies frequently contract with long-term care facilities to provide

Nursing Homes Hit Hard by COVID-19 Now Face Diminished Staff and Vacant Rooms

Along with the havoc that COVID-19 inflicted, many nursing homes

OSHA Issues Guidance on Adequate Ventilation to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued COVID-19

Kansas Nursing Home Faces Removal from Medicare Due to Lax COVID-19 Infection Control

Every resident and 36 staff members in a Kansas nursing

North Carolina County Boards of Elections “MATs” Brave COVID-19 to Help Residents in Nursing Homes Vote

Finding ways to help residents in long-term care facilities vote

Isolation of Nursing Home Residents Having a Devastating, Deadly Impact

The news has been full of headlines about the deaths

CNAs Working in Multiple Nursing Homes May Contribute to the Spread of COVID-19

A group of researchers from UCLA and Yale University conducted

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Possible Second Wave of COVID-19 Raises Concerns About Supply Shortages in Pennsylvania Nursing Homes

Federal data indicates that nearly one-fourth of Pennsylvania’s nursing homes

Inadequate COVID-19 Preparation Claimed in Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Nursing Home

Failure to follow “necessary and vital precautions” that would have

New York County Nursing Home in Standoff with State Department of Health Inspectors Over Refusal to Provide Proof of Negative COVID-19 Tests

After two previous attempts to inspect a New York nursing

New Study Shows How Three Michigan Nursing Homes Limited the Spread of COVID-19

A new study published in the Journal of the American

New Jersey Legislature Raises Wages for Nursing Home Workers and Limits Profits

In response to a report commissioned by the New Jersey

CMS Acts to Ensure Reliability of COVID-19 Testing

A recent record check by the Centers for Medicare &

OSHA Announces $484,069 in Proposed Penalties for Coronavirus Violations in 37 Healthcare Facilities

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Leadership and Staff Empowerment May Contribute to Retention of Nursing Home Staff

Maintaining staff is an ongoing and growing concern for nursing

Senate Majority Staff Report Reviews Nursing Home Performance During First Eight Months of COVID-19 Pandemic

A recent majority staff report from the Senate Finance Committee

COVID-19 Exacerbated Existing Understaffing Issues in Washington Nursing Homes

Poor wages, understaffing, and lower Medicaid reimbursement rates created what

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Adhering to the Law: Implementing a Compliance Program

Jeannine LeCompte, Publishing and Research Coordinator Medicare- and Medicaid-approved Skilled Nursing

NJ Nursing Homes Face $28K in Fines Over Lack of PPE During COVID-19 Outbreak

Two New Jersey nursing homes operated by the same company

Kaiser Family Foundation COVID-19 Data Analysis Indicates Slight Increase in LTC Cases and Deaths Over Summer Months

The deadly effects of the Coronavirus in long-term care (LTC)

Oklahoma Long-Term Care Facilities Seek Improved In-Person Visitation from Lawmakers

A study was requested by Oklahoma’s House of Representative’s Subcommittee

COVID-19 Lockdowns and Hurricane Emergency Evacuations Create Challenges for Nursing Homes

As Hurricane Laura recently threatened the Gulf Coasts of Texas

Michigan Attorney General Responds to Long-Term Care Providers’ $900 COVID-19 Charges

The Michigan Attorney General (AG) recently responded to almost 40

Two Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined for Failure to Test All Employees for COVID-19

Investigators from Connecticut’s Department of Public Health (DPH) recently found

New Hampshire Ordered Ventilation Study Finds No Correlation Between Systems and COVID-19 Spread

The New Hampshire State Health Commissioner recently reported that an

Independent Reviewer’s Interim Report Suggests Steps for Improving the Connecticut Long-Term Care Providers’ COVID-19 Response

Long-term care providers in Connecticut have experienced a high number

Enforcing a Structured Compliance Program Administration

Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist Once a skilled nursing facility has

Long-Term Care Provider’s Operating Organization Denies Claims Alleged in $1 Million Wrongful Death COVID-19 Lawsuit

The operating organization of a Texas-based long-term care company is

Nursing Homes Fined Over $15 Million in Civil Money Penalties Related to COVID-19 Crisis

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced

Community Spread of COVID-19 Related to Spike in Nursing Home Cases

Recent data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Appointment of a Compliance Committee

Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist The appointment of a compliance committee

New Jersey Considering Legislative Reform to Assist Nursing Homes with COVID-19 and Other Infectious Outbreaks

A group of New Jersey legislators have undertaken the crafting

New CDC Analysis Determined Repeat Testing and Infection Control Support Reduced COVID-19 Rate in Nursing Homes

A significant reduction in the rate of new COVID-19 positive

Late-Stage Trial Study of an Eli Lilly Coronavirus Drug to Begin in Nursing Homes

The Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company recently announced that it is

Termination Notices Issued by Massachusetts’ Medicaid Program Regarding COVID-19 Responses

Failure by three nursing homes to provide an adequate level

Family of 86-Year-Old Resident Alleges Facility Failed to Inform Them of Resident’s COVID-19 Status

The family of an 86-year-old resident in an Alabama nursing

Washington Nursing Home Filed a Lawsuit Claiming Infected Physician Spread COVID-19 to Residents

A Washington physician and the doctor-owner of a medical personnel

CDC Updates COVID-19 Testing for Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare Staff

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated

Ohio Nursing Homes Cited for Failing to Protect Employees from Coronavirus

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) recently cited a healthcare

Family Visitation Still Prohibited in Most New York Nursing Homes

On July 10, the New York State Department of Health

Florida Healthcare Agency Says COVID-19 Kits Are Not for Residents

In a recent call with nursing home officials, the deputy

False-Positive COVID-19 Test Results Cause Disruption in Two Rhode Island Nursing Homes

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recently reported that

California Department of Health Forced to Take Control of Two Troubled California Nursing Homes

In February, citing imminent danger to residents and just prior

In-Person Visits Being Allowed in New Hampshire Nursing Homes

New Hampshire nursing homes have reduced their COVID-19 infection rates

Utah Nursing Home Resident Dies in Van Waiting for COVID-19 Test

A 71-year-old Utah nursing home resident was found dead after

Oregon Nursing Home Experienced Catastrophic COVID-19 Outbreak

Although nursing home regulators were warned about the potential for

The Purpose of a Compliance and Ethics Program

Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist The Office of the Inspector General

New Jersey Nursing Home Where 26 Residents Died Issues Apology for Posting “We beat COVID-19” Sign

Family members of residents in a New Jersey nursing home

Virginia Nursing Home Failed to Separate COVID-19 Positive Residents from Non-Infected Residents

Failure to separate residents with COVID-19 from those without the

Iowa Nursing Assistant With COVID-19 Continues Working and Spreads Virus Within Facility

A recent Iowa state inspection report indicates that a nursing

Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths Comprise 43% of All U.S. Deaths

Knowledge that adults who are 60 and older with underlying

Remote Cameras in Nursing Homes Viewed as Solution Due to COVID-19 No Visitors Rules

More and more families are expressing frustration and concern regarding

Legal Immunity for California Long-Term Care Facilities Up in the Air

Since April, groups representing California’s long-term care (LTC) facilities have

Nursing Homes’ Staffing Challenges Include Disparity Between Unemployment Checks and Paychecks

The decision by many nursing home aides to choose higher

CDC Issues Interim Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes and Healthcare Personnel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released

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Growing COVID-19 Costs Force Kentucky’s Largest Nursing Home Chain to Cut Jobs

The CEO of Kentucky’s largest nursing home chain recently announced

Family of Nursing Home Resident Under State Guardianship Unaware of His Death and Burial

The family of an 88-year-old resident in a New Jersey

A Proactive Approach Has Allowed Connecticut Nursing Home to Stay Free of COVID-19

How a Connecticut nursing home was able to have all

COVID-19 Impact Adds to Wisconsin Nursing Homes Risks for More Closings

Forty Wisconsin nursing homes have closed since 2016, and that

Families of Residents Who Succumbed to COVID-19 Sue Oregon Nursing Home

After an initial lawsuit was filed by a family of

Hurricane Season Adds to Existing COVID-19 Challenges for Long-Term Care Facilities

Hurricane season arrived June 1, adding the potential for additional

Temporary Aides Used in Nursing Homes to Address Staffing Shortages

In March, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Employee Verification: Part of the Mandated Compliance and Ethics Requirement

Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist Employee verification in the long-term care

Most NYC Nursing Homes Hit Hard by COVID-19 Found by DOH Totally Compliant with CMS Infection Control Guidelines

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) recently reported

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Nursing Home Notifies Family of Resident’s COVID-19 Positive Test – Funeral Home Calls the Same Day

The family of a New York nursing home resident who

Residents’ Advocates Allege Pre-existing Problems Within Ohio Nursing Homes Before COVID-19 Contributed to Devastating Impact

The susceptibility of nursing home residents to highly infectious COVID-19,

COVID-19 Crisis Puts Nursing Homes in the Spotlight

Doctors, researchers, and advocates working in the field of long-term

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Staff

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance

Connecticut DOH Reports Infection Control Problems With COVID-19 at 20 Nursing Homes

After working with the National Guard and inspectors from the

Effects of COVID-19 Exacerbate an Already Difficult Challenge to Nursing Home Staffing

Prior to the Coronavirus crisis, long-term care facilities were already

OCR Reminds Healthcare Providers to Ensure Rights of Persons with Limited English Proficiency During COVID-19 Crisis

In a bulletin issued May 15, 2020, the Office for

New Jersey Health Commissioner Issues Executive Directive Requiring COVID-19 Testing of Long-Term Care Residents and Staff

New Jersey’s health commissioner recently issued an executive directive that

Officials in New York County Concerned about Governor’s New Guidelines

New York’s Governor issued new guidelines to nursing homes that

Resident in Illinois Nursing Home Ill with COVID-19 Reported Missing from the Facility

Staff members at an Illinois nursing home recently reported to

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CDC Recommendations for the Evaluation and Management of LTC Residents with COVID-19 Symptoms

Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist The Centers for Disease Control and

NY Nurse Steals and Uses Credit Card of Man Dying from COVID-19 for Groceries and Gas

A nurse working in a New York hospital was recently

French Nursing Home Halted Coronavirus’s Deadly Threat with a Lockdown

Determined not to allow the Coronavirus to decimate the French

New Hampshire Nursing Home’s Pen Pal Program Bridges Isolation Gap for Residents

The mandated social isolation to control and prevent the spread

Traumatic Impact on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers from COVID-19 Crisis

Traumatic Impact on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers from

COVID-19: New Recommendations from the CDC for Staff in LTCs

COVID-19: New Recommendations from the CDC for Staff in LTCs Jeannine

New Independent Commission to Assess Nursing Homes’ Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

New Independent Commission to Assess Nursing Homes’ Response to COVID-19

Nursing Homes Are in the Spotlight Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

Nursing Homes Are in the Spotlight Due to the COVID-19

COVID-19 Deaths and Hospitalizations of Healthcare Workers Prompt OSHA Inspections Ramp-up

COVID-19 Deaths and Hospitalizations of Healthcare Workers Prompt OSHA Inspections

Using Surgical Masks in Place of N95 Masks May Put Healthcare Workers at Greater Risk for COVID-19

Using Surgical Masks in Place of N95 Masks May Put

COVID-19 Fatal to Over One-Third of Residents in Massachusetts Nursing Home

COVID-19 Fatal to Over One-Third of Residents in Massachusetts Nursing

Illinois Nursing Home with Dozens of COVID-19 Infected Residents Working Hard to Stop the Spread

Illinois Nursing Home with Dozens of COVID-19 Infected Residents Working

Nursing Homes Challenged to Comply with Varying State and Federal COVID-19 Guidelines

Nursing Homes Challenged to Comply with Varying State and Federal

Keeping Families Up-to-Date in the COVID-19 Environment

Keeping Families Up-to-Date in the COVID-19 Environment The American Health Care

North Carolina Nursing Home Being Sued by Family of Resident After COVID-19 Outbreak

North Carolina Nursing Home Being Sued by Family of Resident

COVID-19: Protecting Healthcare Workers and Dealing with LTC Visitors

COVID-19: Protecting Healthcare Workers and Dealing with LTC Visitors Jeannine LeCompte,

Massachusetts Nursing Home Nurse Who Publicly Criticized Her Facility Over COVID-19 Outbreak Deficiencies Dies from the Disease

Massachusetts Nursing Home Nurse Who Publicly Criticized Her Facility Over

Staff “No Shows” Cause California Nursing Home Evacuation

Staff “No Shows” Cause California Nursing Home Evacuation According to county

Latest COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Guidance from CMS

Latest COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Guidance from CMS Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance

New Jersey Formulating Plan to Protect Most Vulnerable Persons from COVID-19

New Jersey Formulating Plan to Protect Most Vulnerable Persons from

Social Media Is Becoming Essential for Nursing Homes During COVID-19 Crisis

Social Media Is Becoming Essential for Nursing Homes During COVID-19

Texas Nursing Home Residents with COVID-19 Treated with Hydroxychloroquine Drug

Texas Nursing Home Residents with COVID-19 Treated with Hydroxychloroquine Drug After

Utah Nursing Home Turned into Dedicated COVID-19 Facility by DPH

Utah Nursing Home Turned into Dedicated COVID-19 Facility by DPH After

New Jersey DOH Issues Clear Directive to Nursing Homes Regarding Notifying Staff, Residents, and Families of COVID-19 Cases

New Jersey DOH Issues Clear Directive to Nursing Homes Regarding

The COVID-19 Crisis: Guidance for Control of Cases within Long-Term Care Facilities

The COVID-19 Crisis: Guidance for Control of Cases within Long-Term

CMS Proposes $611,000 Fine of Washington Nursing Home Related to COVID-19 Deaths

CMS Proposes $611,000 Fine of Washington Nursing Home Related to

New Guidelines for Nursing Homes to Combat COVID-19 Issued by U.S. Administration

New Guidelines for Nursing Homes to Combat COVID-19 Issued by

Federal Government Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Federal Government Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act Congress recently passed

Massachusetts Nursing Home Moves Residents to Create First Dedicated Coronavirus Treatment Center

Massachusetts Nursing Home Moves Residents to Create First Dedicated Coronavirus

Nursing Homes and Hospitals Divided Over Caring for the Elderly Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Nursing Homes and Hospitals Divided Over Caring for the Elderly

Justice Department Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Website Offering Fraudulent Coronavirus Vaccine

Justice Department Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Website Offering Fraudulent

Cyber-criminals Using Coronavirus to Gain Access to Healthcare Providers’ Systems and Steal Personal Information

Cyber-criminals Using Coronavirus to Gain Access to Healthcare Providers’ Systems

Illinois Nursing Home Coronavirus Cluster of 22 Announced, First Death in State Reported

Nearly two dozen people have tested positive for coronavirus at a

SAMHSA Offers Tips for Reactions to Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak

SAMHSA Offers Tips for Reactions to Social Distancing, Quarantine, and

Scrutiny of Infection Plans Increasing After Deaths of 5 Residents in Washington Nursing Home

Scrutiny of Infection Plans Increasing After Deaths of 5 Residents in

Coronavirus $8.3 Billion Spending Bill Waives HHH Constraints on Telehealth Use

Coronavirus $8.3 Billion Spending Bill Waives HHH Constraints on Telehealth

Nursing Homes’ Infection Prevention & Control Programs Key to Addressing Spread of Coronavirus

Nursing Homes’ Infection Prevention & Control Programs Key to

Coronavirus Outbreaks Dictate the Need for Nursing Homes to be Extra Prepared

Coronavirus Outbreaks Dictate the Need for Nursing Homes to be

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Actual Cause of Death Alarms Family of Nursing Home Resident

Actual Cause of Death Alarms Family of Nursing Home Resident The

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Does the “Compliance and Ethics” Process Intersect with QAPI at Any Stage?

Does the “Compliance and Ethics” Process Intersect with QAPI at

Compliance and Ethics Program Details

Compliance and Ethics Program Details Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist The CMS

QAPI vs “Compliance and Ethics” Requirements

QAPI vs “Compliance and Ethics” Requirements Jeannine LeCompte, Compliance Research Specialist Understanding

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QAPI vs “Compliance and Ethics”—What’s the Difference?

QAPI vs “Compliance and Ethics”—What’s the Difference? Louise Lindsey, Editor On November

Setting Systems in Place to Prevent Staff from Making Coding and Billing Errors

Setting Systems in Place to Prevent Staff from Making Coding

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Employees Forced to Resign After Denial of Reasonable Accommodation Basis for EEOC Lawsuit

Compliance Perspective - EEOC Lawsuit: The Compliance Officer should review with

14 Arizona Assisted-Living Centers Found Discriminating Against Prospective Deaf Residents

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: The Compliance Officer will review the policies and

Nurse Staffing Agency and Nurse Aide Sued in Death of 101-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Death of a Resident: The Compliance Officer

Religious Discrimination Alleged in Civil Complaint against Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia

A former employee (plaintiff) has filed a civil complaint against

Increase in Respiratory Illnesses in Illinois Nursing Home Being Investigated

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Respiratory Illnesses: The Compliance Officer should review

Medicaid Provider Agrees to Lifetime Exclusion from Medicaid

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Lifetime Exclusion from Medicaid: The Compliance Officer

Religious Discrimination Alleged in Civil Complaint against Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia

Religious Discrimination Alleged in Civil Complaint against Health and Rehabilitation

Employee Checks in a SNF Environment—Employer Obligations

Employee Checks in a SNF Environment—Employer Obligations The extensive penalties imposed

Woman Sues Houston Area Nursing Home for Wrongful Termination

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Wrongful Termination: The Compliance Officer will review

Home Healthcare Provider Agrees to $3 Million False Claims Settlement

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - False Claims Settlement: The Compliance Officer will

July Heatwave Forces New Jersey Nursing Home Evacuation When Air Conditioning System Fails

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Nursing Home Evacuation: The Compliance Officer will

Resident of Skilled Nursing Home Injured in Smoking-Related Accident

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Resident Injured: The Compliance Officer should review

SNF and Employee Checks—Mandatory and Permissive Exclusions

SNF and Employee Checks—Mandatory and Permissive Exclusions The Office of the

20 months After Family Files Complaint Unlicensed Nurse Finally Faces Charge

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Nurse Faces Charge: The Compliance Officer should

Kentucky Skilled Nursing Facility, Corporate Management and Owner Agree to Pay $540,000 to Resolve False Claims Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - False Claims Allegations: The Compliance Officer should

Former Business Manager Arrested and Charged with Embezzling $227,000 from Healthcare Agency

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Embezzling: The Compliance Officer should review business

Kentucky Man Jailed for Allegedly Stealing from Nursing Home Residents While “Squatting” in an Unoccupied Room

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Squatting: The Compliance Officer should evaluate the

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Staffing Agency Settles EEOC Sex Harassment and Retaliation Suit for $30,000

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Retaliation Suit: The Compliance Officer will confer

Wound Services Provider to Pay Almost $400,000 for False Claims Act Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - False Claims: The Compliance Officer should verify

Bed Rails: Avoiding Noncompliance Penalties

Given that bed rails fall under the category of restraints,

Nearly $50,000 in Overstated Medicaid Claims by Nursing Home Revealed by Tennessee State Auditors

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Medicaid Claims: The Compliance Officer will involve

Hidden Camera Footage Supports $1.2 Million Awarded in Nursing Home Abuse Case

Healthcare Compliance Perspective -Nursing Home Abuse: The Compliance Officer should involve

VA Hospital Worker Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft of More Than 1,000 Patients

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Identity Theft: The Privacy Officer needs to

Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Setting Nursing Home Fire Two Years Ago

Healthcare Compliance Perspective Nursing Home Fire: The Compliance Officer should ask

Guidance for the Installation and Maintenance of Bed Rails

Guidance for the Installation and Maintenance of Bed Rails The correct

Snapchat Used by Nursing Home Employees to Post Videos of Elder Abuse

Compliance Perspective - Elder Abuse: The Privacy Officer should investigate the

Charlottesville Nursing Home Resident Dies After Falling into Creek

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: The Compliance Officer should review with the Compliance

North Carolina Nursing Homes Fined $567,976 by Medicare for Resident Abuse

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Resident Abuse: The Compliance Officer together with

Healthcare Company to Pay More Than $30 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Rehabilitation Therapy

Compliance Perspective - False Claims: The Compliance Officer should work with

Resident of Assisted Living Center Files Suit Over Staff Accusations She Hallucinated About Bedbug Infestation

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Bedbugs: The Compliance Officer should investigate any

Legal Considerations When Using Bed Rails

Apart from considerations of resident comfort, there are a number

Underinflated Air Mattress May Have Contributed to a Resident’s Fall and Injury

A resident who was alert and who did not normally

Former Nursing Home Owner and Manager Charged with Multiple Felonies

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Multiple Felonies: The Compliance Officer should be

Deaf Resident Sues Nursing Home for Lack of Access to Interpreter

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Resident Sues Nursing Home: The Compliance Officer

Facility Blamed in Death of Former Presidential Adviser’s Father

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: A Compliance Officer faced with multiple concerns, e.g.,

Former Employee Files Suit Claiming Wrongful Discharge and Unlawful Retaliation

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Wrongful Discharge: The "Ethics" of a Compliance

Bed Rails in a SNF Environment: Physical Restraint or Resident Aid

Bed Rails in a SNF Environment: Physical Restraint or Resident

Nurses and the Opioid Prescription Drug Epidemic

The news media is full of articles about what the

Middle Tennessee Podiatrist Sentenced to Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Healthcare Fraud Scheme: Compliance Officers should develop

Walmart, Sam’s Club to Pay $825,000 to Resolve Fraud Allegations Concerning Auto Refilling Medicaid Prescriptions

Healthcare Compliance Alert - Fraud Allegations: The Compliance Officer should audit

Florida Nursing Homes Get Ready for 2018 Hurricane Season

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Hurricane Season: The Compliance Officer needs to

Man in New York Recovery Center Found Dead and Decomposing

Compliance Perspective: A Compliance Officer's primary role is to be available

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Two-Year Investigation of Medicaid Transportation Fraud Based in Essex County Results in the Arrest of 12 Individuals

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Medicaid Transportation Fraud: Compliance Officers must audit

Nursing Home Resident Indicted and Committed to Mental Health Facility for Raping Another Resident

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: A reasonable suspicion of a crime must be

Former Employee of Speech Recognition Software Company Accesses Thousands of the Company’s Healthcare Provider Clients’ HIPAA Protected Health Information

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - HIPAA Protection: What should a healthcare provider

CNA Accused of Stealing Money and Using Personal Identity Information of Elderly Couple to Defraud

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Defraud: A healthcare provider which uses independent

The Importance of the I-9 Form and Compliance

With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increasing actions to curb

Nursing Home Miscalculated Resident’s Fall Risk, Possibly Contributing to Her Death

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Fall Risk: CMS regulation F689 Accidents requires

Georgia Man Gets 5-Year Sentence for Filing Fraudulent Income Tax Returns and Cashing U.S. Treasury and Other Checks

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Fraud: Under the HIPAA privacy rule a

Massachusetts Skilled Nursing Facility Agrees to Settlement of Government Suit Alleging Disability Discrimination Involving Patient

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Disability Discrimination: In light of growing concern

The Development of a Resident Privacy Policy

An HIV-positive patient asked an office manager to fax his

Family Practitioner and Orthopedic Surgeon Convicted of Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Healthcare Fraud: Knowingly making false statements and

Woman Convicted and Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Healthcare Fraud: Knowingly billing Medicare for services

Missouri Nursing Home Being Investigated for Providing Sub-Standard Care to Residents

Healthcare Compliance Perspective In general, all reported or filed complaints

Chicago Area Physician Indicted for Allegedly Pocketing Nearly $1 Million in Medicare and Insurer Payments for Nonexistent False Claim Treatment

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: The submission of a false claim based on

Skilled Nursing Will See Medicare Pay Raise

Come 2019, skilled nursing facilities could see significant increases in

Massachusetts Doctor Convicted by Jury of Illegally Sharing Patient Medical Files

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Although the initial act of allowing unauthorized individuals

Athens County Home Health Care Agency Owner Sentenced for Committing $2M Fraud

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Fraudulent behavior often involves all opportunities available

Internal Structural Requirements for HIPAA Compliance

A medical employee was fired in 2017 after she violated

Congressional Democrats Propose Legislation that Would Ban Noncompete Agreements

Democratic senators helped reign in the new month with proposed

Three Deaths and Numerous Incidents of Alleged Abuse and Neglect Result in Iowa Nursing Home’s Fines of $45,750

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Abuse and Neglect: Compliance Officers should be

Northeast Texas Hospital Self-Discloses and Resolves Healthcare Compliance Concerns

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: A Compliance Officer, with guidance from Compliance Attorney,

Medical Records Leaked by Transcription Service

A medical transcription service provider was notified last week by

Case Study: Failure to Observe Narcotic Medication Protocol and Missing Fentanyl Patches

Failure to Observe Narcotic Medication Protocol and Missing Fentanyl Patches A

Nursing Home Fighting $25,000 State Fine

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Nursing Home State Fine: Policies and procedures

Med-Net News & Views (April Edition)

New CMS Rules on the Management of Controlled Substances

In response to a growing problem in drug diversion in

Owner of Assisted Living Home in Florida Accused of Elder Abuse Charges, Arrested and Jailed

Healthcare Compliance Perspective / Elder Abuse Charges: Unresolved citations for substandard

Oahu Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare Compliance Perspective - Healthcare Fraud: Services provided by non-licensed persons

Pittsburgh Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Misbranded Drug Scheme

A federal district court judge has sentenced a resident of

New CMS Controlled Substance Control Guidelines

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set the

Tennessee Nursing Home Fined and Admissions Suspended After Annual Survey

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Failure to investigate and prevent the continuing

No Water and a Faulty Sprinkler Alarm Cited in Nursing Home Fire

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Emergency preparedness auditing requires a hands on

U.S. DOJ Charges Missouri Nursing Home’s Social Services Director with Identity Theft from Elderly Residents

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Suspicious activity that could potentially alert staff to

Scenario: Medication Error

A resident was given the wrong IV medication by a

Exclusion List/License Checks

Exclusion List/License Checks Case A certified nursing assistant had been working at

Doctor Lands in Prison for Unlicensed Staff

Anthony Enrico, a Passaic County Podiatrist, was sentenced to three

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Scenario: Needle Stick

A nurse gave a resident her insulin injection and accidentally

VA OIG Report Reveals New York VA Medical Center Personnel Failed to Try and Resuscitate a Dying Patient

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Licensed employees must not only refrain from acting

Nurse Accused of Removing Fentanyl Patches from Nursing Home Residents

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: The Compliance Officer will work with the Pharmacy,

Heart Pump Manufacturer Agrees to Pay $3.1 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Light meals may be offered in conjunction with

Justice Department Launches Initiative to Fight Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Healthcare providers must develop a written policy and

Academic Medical Center Employees Fired for Snooping into Patients’ Private Health Information

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: It is essential for skilled nursing facilities to

Internet Robots (Spiders, Crawlers and Web Bots) May Put Healthcare Organizations at Risk for HIPAA Violations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Inappropriate use of healthcare provider computers increases the

Employee Screening in Skilled Nursing Facilities: An Introduction

Most SNF employers are aware of the necessity of screening

Getting Compliance Right: Disciplinary Steps and Procedure Reassessment

Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) receiving federal funds are obligated to

U.S. Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Compounding Pharmacy, Private Equity Firm, and Two Pharmacy Executives Alleging Payment of Kickbacks

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Fraud, based upon kickbacks, always involves an emphasis

Former Long-Term Care Ombudsman Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Nursing Home Resident

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Public officials must maintain integrity for our

Springfield Nursing Home Residents Take Narcotics from Unsecured Medication Drawer

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Audits must address medication diversion must account

California Nursing Home Sued for Injury to Former Resident’s Eye

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Individual occurrences, in an of themselves, are

3 New Cases of Legionnaires at Illinois Veterans’ Home

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: An effective Compliance and Ethics Program requires

Woman Found Dead Inside Speedway Nursing Home Leads to Licensing Complaint

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: A licensed healthcare professional is responsible, not only

Cousins Committing $2.6 Million in Healthcare Fraud Get Suspended

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: An effective Compliance and Ethics Program requires a

Navigating Alternative payment models (APM) and the Data in 2018 for Home Care Agencies:

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Wisconsin Nursing Homes Close as Costs Rise and Reimbursement Rates Can’t Keep Up

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: In situations of financial distress, it is important

Getting Compliance Right: Training and Auditing

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) receiving federal funds are obligated to

Elopement Assessment After Hospitalization

A resident was readmitted from the hospital, and staff did

Resident’s Death Raises Alarm About Security

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: It is essential to develop elopement risk prevention

Getting Compliance Right: Structure and Policies

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) receiving federal funds are obligated to

Physician Admits Guilt in Conspiring to Unlawfully Distribute and Dispense Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: It is essential that healthcare providers conduct background

Pathologist Testifies Nursing Home Staff Had Chance to Save Lives

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: It is essential to have clear policies and

Attorney General Sues Fentanyl Maker for Deceptive Promotion of Prescription Opioid

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Prescription drug off-label marketing potentially injures many people

Home Health Care Provider to Pay $6.4 Million to Settle Allegations of False Medicaid Billing

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Medicare Fraud and Abuse is serious problem that

U.S. Obtains $16.2 Million Judgment Against MRI Provider for Submitting False Claims

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Medicare reimbursement requires medical services be performed in

Hospital Agrees to Pay $89,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: A Compliance Program assists a healthcare provider in

Doctor and Patient Recruiters Charged in $18 Million Illegal Distribution of Prescription Drugs Scheme

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: All offers of employment for any position within

Dealing with an EEOC Charge Relating to Sexual Harassment/Discrimination

If all attempts to settle a complaint of sexual harassment

Georgia State Authorities Dismantle Systematic Elder Abuse and Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Sometimes a fraud comes along that is just

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Healthcare Provider to Pay $2.3 Million to Settle Potential HIPAA Violations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: When a potential breach of Protected Health Information

Kmart Corporation to Pay U.S. $32.3 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Kmart Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation

California Healthcare Corporation Agrees to $325K Settlement in Disability Discrimination Class Action Suit

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: All employees in the workplace are responsible for

Medicaid Fraud Complaint Filed Against Former Physicians and Their Business Entities for Filing False Claims

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Compliance Perspective: False claims and billing fraud may

Former Nursing Home Executives Plead Guilty in Kickback Scheme

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: It is essential that all current employees and

Nursing Home Resident Received a Wound Possibly from a Cigarette Burn

A resident has a wound that he claims is related

U.S. Sues Diagnostics Company for Allegedly Billing Medicare for Unnecessary Home Sleep Tests

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Each employee and vendor of a healthcare provider

Virginia Doctor Sentenced to 30 Years for Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Vendors must be screened prior to conducting business

Developing the Correct Procedure to Deal with Sexual Harassment Claims

Once a sexual discrimination or harassment claim has been made,

Arrests Made in Alleged Cover Up of Neglect and Abuse in Nursing Home

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Intentional and/or reckless false documentation is a crime,

Three New York Diagnostic Testing Facility Owners Charged for Fraud Scheme

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Physicians, employees, diagnostic testing facilities, and various other

Defining Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Having a clear definition of what constitutes sexual harassment and

Imaging Companies and Owners Resolve Swapping and Medicare Fraud Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: The Anti-Kickback Statute makes it a crime to

Oncology Company Agrees to Pay $26 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Facilities should consistently audit various aspects of their

Med-Net News & Views 2017 (December Edition)

Connecticut Nursing Home Fined

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Substandard quality of care arising from ineffective

Medical Center Agrees to Settle ADA Claim with Individual Who Is Deaf

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Residents/patients have the right to be fully informed

Investigation: The Third Stage of the CMS New Survey Process

The “Investigative Process” forms the third major component of the

Facility Evacuation Due to Area Fire Danger

Case Study: Emergency Preparedness A fire in the vicinity caused

Hospital Pharmacy Technician Suspended for Diversion of Medications and Compounding Medication Errors

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Employees for healthcare companies shall adhere to a

Sample Selection: The Second Stage of the CMS’s New Survey Process

“Sample Selection” forms the second major component of the Centers

DPH Assesses Fines on Nursing Homes for Care Infractions

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: A pattern of submitting claims to Medicare or

EEOC Sues Foundation for Race and Age Discrimination

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Healthcare providers must be committed to equal opportunity

Former Owner and Co-Conspirator of Sleep Study Clinics Charged With Estimated $200 Million in Health Care Fraud and Tax Evasion

Healthcare Compliance Perspective: Under federal law, directors, officers, and physicians who

Employee’s Claims of Sexual Harassment by Patients Is Not Severe Enough to Support Her Claim of a Hostile Working Environment

Compliance Perspective: Harassment occurs when the unwanted conduct is a condition

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