New Ruling on Companionship Exemption Possible, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CONTINUE TO BE TARGETED BY DOL, PRIVATE SETTLEMENTS OF WAGE AND HOUR DISPUTES PERMITTED, AND NEW RIGHT OF APPEAL AVAILABLE IN WAGE CLAIMS By Dana Stripling, JD, Of Counsel Garlo Ward, P.C. www.garloward.com Posted Monday, August 16, 2005 Wage & Hour Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Considering Review of FLSA "Companionship Exemption" The U.S. Supreme Court has recently requested the U.S. Solicitor General's opinion in a … [Read more...] about From the WAGE AND HOUR Desk
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You’d Think They’d Have Better Things to Do: The FBI and HIPAA
Brett Mendel, Senior Analyst at Byte and Switch Insider is reporting that the FBI is apparently investigating security breaches regarding data security and HIPAA:"It is happening with HIPAA," says Mark Diamond, president and CEO of data storage consulting firm Contoural Inc. "If you do not maintain security of data, you will be investigated by the FBI."Say what?You bet. While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) monitors compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and … [Read more...] about You’d Think They’d Have Better Things to Do: The FBI and HIPAA
Residents get more money and facilities get more forms
Currently working their way through the Texas legislature are two bills, House Bill 212 by Guillen and Senate Bill 199 by Gallegos.Senate Bill 199, if passed, would increase the personal needs allowance from $45 to $75 a month for residents in nursing homes, assisted living and ICF-MR facilities.House Bill 212 would require that health care facilities obtain a release from new employees within 72 hours of hiring. This release will allow access to certain information about the practitioner's … [Read more...] about Residents get more money and facilities get more forms
A “Little Side Step” Means You Get Stomped On! The Bed Tax and New Mexico.
Ooo I love to dance a little sidestep,Now they see me, now they don't,I've come and gone,AND Oooo I love to sweep around the wide step,Cut a little swathe and lead the people on."- "The Sidestep," sung by the Governor in The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasRemember that little song and dance routine in the movie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas? The Governor is exulting over his ability to pull the wool over people's eyes.When will we ever learn about the promises of politicians when it comes … [Read more...] about A “Little Side Step” Means You Get Stomped On! The Bed Tax and New Mexico.
The Flu And You!
The flu season is upon us and many of you in long-term-care have been concerned about obtaining flu shots for your vulnerable populations. The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a news release on November 9, 2004 indicating:The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that the distribution of some 7.2 million doses of the nation's remaining supply of flu vaccine will be determined by the states' health departments. --snip--Texas Department of State … [Read more...] about The Flu And You!
