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Builders + Backers to Offer Free Entrepreneurship Workshops for all Alabama Residents

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Builders + Backers announced today it has partnered with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), with support from Innovate Alabama and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), to offer free workshops throughout 2024 open to any Alabama resident interested in exploring entrepreneurship. This initiative is a major component of EDPA's commitment to a comprehensive statewide campaign dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship among Alabama residents.

Key Points: 
  • Builders + Backers has partnered with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), with support from Innovate Alabama and the Alabama Community College System, to offer free workshops throughout 2024 open to any Alabama resident interested in exploring entrepreneurship.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Builders + Backers announced today it has partnered with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), with support from Innovate Alabama and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), to offer free workshops throughout 2024 open to any Alabama resident interested in exploring entrepreneurship.
  • This initiative is a major component of EDPA's commitment to a comprehensive statewide campaign dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship among Alabama residents.
  • Starting in February and continuing throughout 2024, Builders + Backers will host a series of 15 "Buildership® Workshops" throughout the state.

ComplyCube Sets the Standard in Age Verification Compliance with Zero Non-Conformities

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
IDV, ACCS, Strategic management, Certification, Minor, SAN, Lung compliance, Software as a service, PAS, AI, Practice, PII, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy, Age verification system, Internet, COPPA, FTC, Medical device

This milestone is increasingly important in light of the surge in global regulatory actions and online safety concerns, emphasizing the need for robust age verification.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone is increasingly important in light of the surge in global regulatory actions and online safety concerns, emphasizing the need for robust age verification.
  • In the UK, 45% of young internet users have encountered uncomfortable online content , emphasizing the need for adequate age controls.
  • A notable highlight is ComplyCube's achievement of zero non-conformities, demonstrating the IDV SaaS platform's adherence to the highest standards in Age Verification and data protection.
  • "Our relentless focus on innovation and compliance has been pivotal in achieving this milestone," added Dr. Tarek Nechma, CEO of ComplyCube.

ComplyCube Sets the Standard in Age Verification Compliance with Zero Non-Conformities

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
IDV, ACCS, Strategic management, Certification, Minor, SAN, Lung compliance, Software as a service, PAS, AI, Practice, PII, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy, Age verification system, Internet, COPPA, FTC, Medical device

This milestone is increasingly important in light of the surge in global regulatory actions and online safety concerns, emphasizing the need for robust age verification.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone is increasingly important in light of the surge in global regulatory actions and online safety concerns, emphasizing the need for robust age verification.
  • In the UK, 45% of young internet users have encountered uncomfortable online content , emphasizing the need for adequate age controls.
  • A notable highlight is ComplyCube's achievement of zero non-conformities, demonstrating the IDV SaaS platform's adherence to the highest standards in Age Verification and data protection.
  • "Our relentless focus on innovation and compliance has been pivotal in achieving this milestone," added Dr. Tarek Nechma, CEO of ComplyCube.

Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation obtains Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care accreditation

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Port Washington, NY has achieved or surpassed the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care. Sands Point is one of the first facilities to be awarded Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation in Long Island.

Key Points: 
  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Port Washington, NY has achieved or surpassed the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care.
  • Dr. Jerry Gentile, EdD, MEd, MSHA, MPH, MBA, BSRT, BSHA, RRT (Consulting Director of Respiratory Care Services and Managing Partner, Respiratory Care Group, LLC) commented on the significance and importance of receiving accreditation, "I am pleased that our respiratory care unit at Sands Point Center has met the rigorous requirements of the Enhanced Respiratory Care Program.
  • The Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care are supported and endorsed by the American Association for Respiratory Care .
  • Gene Gantt RRT, FAARC, whose team has developed and managed the Enhanced Respiratory Care program in Tennessee since 2013, said, "The Enhanced Respiratory Care Program is based on standards published by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety Announces Launch of Internationally Recognized Curriculum on Enhanced Respiratory Care

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Monday, January 22, 2024
ACCS, Patient, JD, Health, Friends, Curriculum, Quality of life, Executive, Accreditation, CRCE, Ventilation, Nursing, Quality, AARC, Culture, Certification, CME, Physician

CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) announced today the launch of a suite of 7 continuing medical education (CME) online courses to educate and certify clinicians worldwide as part of its Enhanced Respiratory Care program. The clinician certification curriculum focuses on the management of patients with mechanical ventilation and offers CME credits for both US and ex-US clinicians.

Key Points: 
  • With the Enhanced Respiratory Care clinician certification curriculum, PPAHS now looks to expand its mission to the clinician level.
  • The curriculum is certified by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for CRCE (Continuing Respiratory Care Education).
  • "Clinicians who have been certified in Enhanced Respiratory Care demonstrate their commitment to providing care to their patients following the gold standard of care that the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards Committee has set."
  • To take the courses for continuing medical education (CME) credits, please click on the Enhanced Respiratory Care course link at https://ppahs.org/continuing-medical-education-cme-courses/ .

ICO publishes updated Commissioner’s Opinion on age assurance for the Children’s code

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Online, Freedom, ACCS, Technology, Certification, Telecommunications, Legislation, Research, Government, GDPR, Policy, Method, Data wrangling, EIR, Opinion, Information commissioner, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Ofcom, Privacy, FOIA, PECR, ICO, Telephone, Compliance, Review, Information privacy, Information, Internet

- New Opinion gives clarity to organisations on how to comply with age assurance

Key Points: 
  • - New Opinion gives clarity to organisations on how to comply with age assurance
    The Information Commissioner’s Office has renewed its 2021 age assurance Opinion with an updated version reflecting developments over the past two years.
  • The Opinion explains how age assurance can form part of a necessary and proportionate approach to reducing or eliminating risks and conforming to the code.
  • It also sets out how the Information Commissioner expects online services to apply age assurance measures that are appropriate for their use of children’s data.
  • If your business is using age assurance checks, you could apply to the Age Check Certification Scheme by ACCS.

Alabama Community College System Selects the Instructure Learning Platform to Extend Access to Underserved Communities

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas, today announced that the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), the system of public community colleges in Alabama, has selected the Canvas learning management system (LMS) as part of a major statewide initiative to transform and modernize its learning experience and increase student success. By unifying the learning experience on Canvas LMS along with Canvas Studio, Impact by Instructure and Canvas Credentials, educators across the state can access foundational, evidence-based edtech solutions to support their instruction.

Key Points: 
  • "As a unified system of community colleges, utilization of a common Learning Management System makes sense," said Cynthia Anthony, President of Lawson State Community College.
  • "The strategic decision for the Alabama Community College System to have a standardized Learning Management System will simplify the learning process for students that take classes at different community colleges or transfer to another system college, which is significant," said Todd Shackett, President of Southern Union State Community College.
  • By implementing an all-Canvas Higher Education system throughout the state, Alabama promotes continuity and a consistent mobile-ready learning experience which shrinks learning deserts.
  • The Instructure Learning Platform brings together students, instructors, and tools for a familiar digital learning environment in the physical, blended, or online classroom.

West Meade Place Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Becomes First Enhanced Respiratory Care Accredited Facility

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that West Meade Place Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nashville, Tennessee, has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care.

Key Points: 
  • West Meade Place Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nashville, Tennessee, has received the Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation.
  • West Meade Place is the first healthcare facility in the United States and in the World to receive Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that West Meade Place Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nashville, Tennessee, has met or exceeded the Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care.
  • The Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care are supported and endorsed by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Veriff Achieves UK Government Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework Certification

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff, a global identity verification provider,  today announced it has achieved certification against the UK government's Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF),  a government initiative aimed at establishing a secure and trustworthy digital identity ecosystem in the region as a part of its digital transformation efforts.  With this certification, Veriff customers can verify the identities of UK-based users more confidently, while complying  with UK government approved rules.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff , a global identity verification provider,  today announced it has achieved certification against the UK government's Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF ),  a government initiative aimed at establishing a secure and trustworthy digital identity ecosystem in the region as a part of its digital transformation efforts.
  • With this certification, Veriff customers can verify the identities of UK-based users more confidently, while complying  with UK government approved rules.
  • The Home Office in the UK recommends companies use certified identity service providers (IDSPs) that meet the trust framework standards for Right to Work, Right to Rent and Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) checks.
  • I am looking forward to seeing continuous progress with your digital transformation efforts in the UK," said Tony Allen, Executive Director at ACCS.

State, university leaders highlight how families can save money on college costs

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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BOAZ, Ala., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A nearly 30-year-old law that provides for seamless transfer from Alabama's community colleges to the state's four-year public universities set the groundwork for community college alumni, such as Alabama Representative Brock Colvin, to achieve their bachelor's degree, according to the Alabama Community College System.

Key Points: 
  • State, college and university leaders in Alabama are highlighting how families can save money on college costs.
  • Colvin was among dozens of residents who joined state community college and university leaders, students and families to celebrate transfer success during a news conference on Tuesday, June 27, at Snead State Community College.
  • The event is one of many this year to celebrate the Alabama Community College System's 60th anniversary.
  • He graduated with an associate degree from the college and then transferred to the University of Alabama to earn his bachelor's degree.