Companies out of state who sell used RX only branded medical devices beware! If a device is labeled RX only or “dangerous medical device”, you will need a license from the California Board of Pharmacy to sell such equipment in California. This requirement for distributing medical devices became effective in 2006. CA Pharmacy Code 4022 …
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When was the last time your hospital’s policy on medical equipment asset disposition or furniture removal was reviewed or updated? 72% – Within the last 2 years 14% – Within the last 3-5 years 14% – Unsure Does your organization have a policy in place that addresses how the medical equipment assets are tracked and …
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When disposing of medical equipment, all requirements and regulations set by HIPAA must be followed throughout the entire process in order to avoid any violations. First, you must completely remove electronic protected health information (ePHI) from all devices being disposed of. If the device links to the patient health record and saves any patient-identifying information, …
The HIPAA Enforcement Rule governs the investigations that follow a breach of ePHI, the penalties that could be imposed on covered entities responsible for an avoidable breach of ePHI and the procedures for hearings. Although not part of a HIPAA compliance checklist, covered entities should be aware of the possible penalties. Fines and Penalties Failing …
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, many hospital supply chain professionals are busy keeping up with the demand for PPE and Covid-19 test kits. The different departments don’t have time to track the fixed assets that are being disposed of. Many hospitals don’t have the staff to focus on this issue. As a result, hospitals lose thousands …
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