Introduction: Seven Elements of a Compliance Program

Element 5

  • Element 5: Every employee must understand that the standards, policies and procedures associated with the compliance program must be adhered to at all times.
    • Employee will be disciplined up to terminations for violations.
    • Employee can be disciplined or terminated for failing to report a problem or suspect activity.
    • All employees are screened prior to being hired for previous actions against them by any law enforcement or government agency regarding any health care prosecution or exclusion from the Medicare or Medicaid program.
    • Adherence to the compliance program's policies and procedures will be a component of every employees annual evaluation and performance review.

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