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Do you know how to protect yourself from malicious email? Check out these cyber safety tips and resources. See the Safety Poster of the Month: Cyber Safety. Remember: Safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility!…

A timely HIPAA reminder from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) following Hurricane Irma, the most intense Atlantic hurricane to strike the U.S. since Katrina in 2005: Even during natural disasters, healthcare organizations and their business associates must continue to comply …

Do you know what to do in the event of a fire in your department? Be ready to respond in a fire emergency. See the Safety Poster of the Month: Fire Safety. Remember: Safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility!…

On August 21, 2017, the path of a total solar eclipse with cross diagonally over the entire length of the state of Nebraska. The entire state will experience at least a 90% solar eclipse, meaning that 90% of the sun will be hidden from view, casting a large shadow over the state. The last time…

REMINDER: Before forwarding an email chain — especially when emailing to outside parties — remember to follow HIPAA privacy rules and to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.  All Methodist Health System employees are expected to maintain a level of confidentiali…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a settlement with the University of Washington Medicine (UWM) following a HIPAA breach. This is the first settlement involving a breach resulting from a scam email or phishing attack.  One o…

Sandra Powers is a chaplain in the Spiritual Care Services department. She embodies our core values of integrity, excellence, learning, compassion, teamwork and respect in everything she does. Sandra has been a Methodist employee for over three years.   “Sandra goes above and beyond. She serve…

Are Appropriate Business Associate Agreements in Place?   Do you understand the danger of allowing a vendor access to protected health information without having a Business Associate Agreement in place? Recently, a pediatric practice in Illinois failed to follow HIPPA guidelines in …

Did you now that in Nebraska, an automobile collision occurs every 15 minutes? Learn why it is so important to BUCKLE UP. Safety Poster of the Month: "Do You Buckle Up?" Remember: Safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility!…

Do you know the many ways you can report a compliance concern or incident related to our Code of Conduct? Methodist Health System is committed to always doing the right thing. That is why we have a compliance program and why we have adopted a Code of Conduct as part of an effective program to preve…