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HIPAA regulations apply to all UNMC, NHS, UMA employees
Sharon Welna and Sheila Wrobel face a daunting task.
Together, they are combing the 169-page Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure that UNMC, NHS and UMA complies with the federal regulations that govern privacy, security and electronic transactions standards for health care information.
Jun 24, 2002
UNMC sizzles at BIO 2002 convention
UNMC recently showcased its sizzling biotechnology opportunities at the BIO 2002 International Biotechnology Convention and Exhibition in Toronto.
The Nebraska contingent — which included several UNMC employees — attended the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs. More than 15,000 delegates attended the June 10-12 convention, which featured more than 800 exhibitors at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Jun 21, 2002
Platelet supply critically low, donors needed
The American Red Cross platelet supply is critically low. The need for platelets never takes a vacation. Even though donors may be away, patients still need generous individuals to take a break from their summer routine to
donate platelets.
Call the American Red Cross at 271-2589 to make a platelet donation appointment. Donors are especially needed today and Saturday in order to make sure platelets will be available this weekend and early next week.
Jun 21, 2002
QwestDex city directory now available online
Qwest is making QwestDex city directory available online. This online solution is provided and maintained by Qwest and gives employees the convenience and benefit of having the local QwestDex city directory right on their desktop. It also provides a paperless option to the traditional directory as Qwest is reducing the number of directories received by UNMC. (See story for links to QwestDex Live).
Jun 20, 2002
EAP counselor posts ‘bail’ in MDA lock-up
Marlene Schneider, a counselor with UNMC’s Faculty Employee Assistance Program, raised more than $1,000 last week to post “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up.
Jun 20, 2002
Legal notice for NU retirement plan
Periodically the Internal Revenue Service requires that the University submit applications for determination letters on the qualified status under the Internal Revenue Code of the University of Nebraska Retirement Plan and Retirement Plan for Federal Retirement System Participants. Click to read the legal notice.
Jun 20, 2002
UNMC researchers’ work may herald new anti-malarial drug
A team of researchers led by a UNMC College of Pharmacy faculty member recently received recognition for its work in the discovery of a compound that shows promise in the development of a cheaper, more effective anti-malarial drug with fewer side effects.
Jun 19, 2002
UNMC may not have a championship football or softball team. But, along with NHS and UMA, it does sponsor a winning cycling team.
Jun 19, 2002
Free car seat clinic June 22 at Indian Chicano Health Center
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of childhood injury or death. To help ensure that children are properly buckled up, a free Car Seat Clinic, with trained technicians available, will be held at the Indian Chicano Health Center, 5155 S. 36th St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 22. (See story for details and car seat facts).
Jun 19, 2002
CON Lincoln Division receives $1.3 million grant to study home health device
The UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division has received a $1.3 million grant to study the effectiveness of a home health device in improving the management of symptoms in older patients following heart surgery. The researchers, whose grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Nursing Research, will recruit 284 Nebraskans for the study.
Jun 18, 2002