2016 Online Training FAQs

Q: Can staff access 2015 courses?

A: No. 2015 training links will only be active in the 2015 calendar year. It is our job to make sure you train on the most up-to-date information available. Now that we are in 2016, updates have been made to all of the courses to reflect the most current regulations. This means, staff will be able to complete 2016 courses beginning January 1, 2016.  

Staff will still have access to view and print the previous years’ training certificates, but the 2015 training links will be inactive.

Q: Do I need to register my staff for the 2016 courses?

A: Yes. Beginning January 1, 2016, staff will need to be registered for the 2016 courses you would like them to take.

Compliance PhD has also added a new Respiratory Protection Training.

Q: Do I need to pay for 2016 Courses?

A: No. All Current Members of Compliance PhD have access to all the newly updated courses at No-Cost. 


Q: How do I register my staff for 2016 courses?

A: Beginning January 1, 2016, Training Supervisors can register staff by:
      1. Sign-In
      2. Click on the "Staff" Link
      3. Click directly on the Employee's Name
      4. Click "Edit Profile" and Select Courses

Q: Will the online courses change?

A: Yes. Compliance PhD is constantly monitoring Federal Regulations to ensure your online training is up-to-date with current regulations. The online Training courses will be updated to reflect those changes; including HIPAA Omnibus Rule and OSHA's Hazard Communication conversion to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Chemical Classification.

Training is also updated in order to facilitate a more pleasing online training experience.  

Q: How often does my staff need to complete training?

A: OSHA and HIPAA training must be completed by each staff member at least every 12 months.  Staff involved with the billing of Medicare should also complete the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Training at least every 12 months.

Q: Can I still print 2015 Certificates and Reports?

A: Yes. The online system maintains the history of your previous year’s activity. Training Supervisors may view and print reports and employee certificates from 2015. Only the previous year’s history is maintained, so it is important to print an Office Report at the End of each year to keep on file.

   "NEW" Compliance PhD has also updated the Certificates of Compliance Mastery. Users will now be able to print an updated certificate in either Portrait or Landscape layout.

If you have additional questions, or would like information about the benefits a Membership with Compliance PhD provides then contact us by email at:

help@CompliancePhD.com

or by phone at:

720-475-0134

Respiratory Protection Training! (NEW)

Compliance PhD has recently added a new training to the Online Training Library: Respiratory Protection. This new training is currently available to all current clients of Compliance PhD and is available at no cost.

Q: Who is responsible to take this Respiratory Protection Training?
A: If a covered entity requires the use of a respirator, then the covered entity must develop a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Program.

Q: We use surgical facemasks. Is that the same thing?
A: No. A facemask is a loose-fitting disposable mask that covers your nose and mouth. Types of facemasks include: Surgical Masks, Dental Masks, Isolation Masks, and Laser Masks.

Facemasks prevent large droplets from contamination from a person wearing a mask. If your practice ONLY USES FACEMASKS, then you DO NOT need to have a Respiratory Protection Program.

Q: What is a respirator for?
A: A respirator is needed to prevent two main hazards: 1. Airborne Infectious Agents. 2. Gaseous Chemical Exposures.

Q: Who is responsible to ensure staff are trained in the practice Respiratory Protection Program?
A: Respiratory Protection is the responsibility of the practice OSHA Compliance Officer. The OSHA Compliance Officer must ensure that the program includes site specific Policies and Procedures.

All questions should be directed to the office OSHA Compliance Officer. Compliance PhD is also available to answer your compliance questions.

Email your questions to: help@compliancephd.com

Compliance PhD provides online compliance training to the healthcare industry. If your practice needs assistance with HIPAA Training, OSHA Training, or Fraud Waste, & Abuse Training, visit:

www.CompliancePhD.com

OSHA Focusing on "Key Hazards" in Healthcare Industry

OSHA has recently instructed inspectors to focus in on the healthcare industry and look for what they describe are “key hazards” during their inspections.

OSHA maintains random inspections, but insists that many of their inspections are triggered by complaints, referrals, and severe injury reports. 

What are the “key hazards?” 

OSHA has stated that they will focus on potential hazards involving, “musculoskeletal disorders related to patient handling; bloodborne pathogens, and workplace violence…”

Compliance PhD provides specific online training in these areas; including “Safe Patient Handling, OSHA-Bloodborne Pathogens, and Workplace Violence. 

Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for OSHA has stated, “Workers in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities have work injury and illness rates that are among the highest in the country, and virtually all of these injuries are preventable."
 

If you have questions about your workplace safety programs, please contact your office OSHA Officer.

You can also contact Compliance PhD Help Staff with any additional questions. help@compliancephd.com

2015 Online Training FAQs

Q: Can staff access 2014 courses?

A: No. It is our job to make sure you train on the most up-to-date information available. When the calendar switched to 2015, updates were made to all of the courses to reflect the most current regulations. This means, only 2015 courses are now available for training.  

Staff will still have access to view and print the previous years’ training certificates, but the 2014 training links will be inactive.

Q: Do I need to register my staff for the 2015 courses?

A: Yes. Staff will need to be registered for the 2015 courses you would like them to take.

Compliance PhD has also added a new Workplace Violence Training.

Q: Do I need to pay for 2015 Courses?

A: No. All Current Members of Compliance PhD have access to all the newly updated courses at No-Cost. 


Q: How do I register my staff for 2015 courses?

A: Training Supervisors can register staff by:
      1. Sign-In
      2. Click on the "Staff" Link
      3. Select Employee's Name
      4. Click "Edit Profile" and Select Courses

Q: Will the online courses change?

A: Yes. Compliance PhD is constantly monitoring Federal Regulations to ensure your online training is up-to-date with current regulations. The online Training courses will be updated to reflect those changes; including HIPAA Omnibus Rule and OSHA's Hazard Communication conversion to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Chemical Classification.

Training is also updated in order to facilitate a more pleasing online training experience.  

Q: How often does my staff need to complete training?

A: OSHA and HIPAA training must be completed by each staff member at least every 12 months.  Staff involved with the billing of Medicare should also complete the Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Training at least every 12 months.

Q: Can I still print 2014 Certificates and Reports?

A: Yes. The online system maintains the history of your previous year’s activity. Training Supervisors may view and print reports and employee certificates from 2013. Only the previous year’s history is maintained, so it is important to print an Office Report at the End of each year to keep on file.

To Facilitate the 2015 Training Course Update,

www.CompliancePhD.com

will be under maintenance through January 5, 2015

If you have additional questions, or would like information about the benefits a Membership with Compliance PhD provides then contact us by email at:

help@CompliancePhD.com

or by phone at:

720-475-0134