OSHA Citations for Hazardous Chemicals in Labs May Stem from Subpar Training
Standard 1910.1450 requires labs to have a chemical hygiene plan.
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Laboratory Safety: A Universal Right
Approaching laboratory safety from a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility perspective.
AI: With the Lab Every Step of the Way
Artificial intelligence models have a valuable role to play in each phase of the total testing process.
FDA Watch: What Labs Need to Know About New Medical Device Cybersecurity Rules
As of October 1, medical device makers must include information about their products’ vulnerabilities when seeking premarket authorization.
The Basics of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for Labs
When it comes to protected health information, it’s important that labs manage contracts with external sources to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Privacy in the Post Roe v. Wade World: How Could Proposed HIPAA Restrictions on Reproductive PHI Affect Labs?
Key points labs should know about the recently proposed OCR rule on privacy protections for PHI associated with reproductive health care.
Enforcement Trends: Six Ways Your Lab Can Avoid HIPAA Right of Access Issues
An analysis of recent OCR enforcement actions and settlements identifies the common pitfalls labs should watch out for.
Dx Deal Roundup: Key Acquisitions for Danaher & Exact, and a Big AI Partnership
Here are what G2 Intelligence considers the three most significant deals announced in the period from late August to early September.
Compliance Perspectives: How to Ensure HIPAA Compliance among Marketing Staff
Lab leaders are at the greatest risk of HIPAA violations when they get complacent about privacy training.
Compliance Tool: Model Policy on Use of HIPAA-Protected Health Information for Marketing Purposes
This template helps lab leaders implement a written policy limiting and establishing procedures governing use of PHI for marketing.
Compliance Tool: HIPAA Compliance Fact Sheet for Lab Marketing Staff
This template helps labs create a fact sheet that highlights the key HIPAA-related do’s and don’ts for marketing staff.
Inside the Lab Industry: Q2 Earnings Decline Despite Rebound in Core Business
Though COVID-19 testing declines continue to negatively affect lab industry profits, the latest figures suggest the worst may be over.
Expert Q&A: Trends in Cybersecurity and How Labs Can Protect Themselves
Expert discusses the increasing number of attacks against the healthcare industry and how labs can protect their systems and data.
