Devry HSM320 2019 JULY Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

HSM320 Health Rights & Responsibilities

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 HIPAA COMPLIANCE

The staff of any medical office comes into contact with a variety of PHI. As the office manager of FPMG, what practices would you put in place to ensure compliance with HIPAA?

DQ2 CASE - HANDLING MEDICAL WASTE

As the new office manager for the Family Practice Medical Group, you are responsible for establishing policies and procedures for maintaining a safe environment for both the staff and patients. Medical waste is an important area that you will be legally responsible for, making sure it is handled safely and appropriately. The four categories of medical waste are: solid waste, chemical waste, radioactive waste, and infectious waste. Pick one of the categories and post your plan for safe handling of the waste. What types of items would be included in the category? What would your policy say about proper disposal?