Skilled Nursing News January 8, 2024
Managing personal technology devices is a common concern among staff at businesses across the nation, and nursing homes are no exception.
While policies for personal technology use at nursing home organizations run the gamut – from completely restricting cell phone use to limited use to even encouraging use among employees – nursing homes have had to evolve in this regard as they attempt to balance privacy concerns with benefits for staff wellbeing, and ultimately retention rates.
A large concern for nursing home operators is the potential for violations of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which aims to protect patient data and information and prevent breaches of patient privacy. Yet for many healthcare workers, using phones is part...
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