First Healthcare Compliance CONNECT April 2023
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<strong>Healthcare</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong><br />
Policies: Best Practices for<br />
Management and Distribution<br />
<strong>First</strong> <strong>Healthcare</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong> Staff<br />
Purposes of Policies in <strong>Healthcare</strong> Organizations<br />
Many healthcare organizations operate under a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that address<br />
a wide range of compliance-related issues, including physician relationships, conflicts of interest, OSHA and<br />
HIPAA Privacy and Security. These policies and procedures should be available to every employee and provider.<br />
Specific standards set by an entity as well as the elements of an effective compliance program provided by OIG/<br />
HHS offer frameworks for roles and committees to ensure consistency and integration of compliance activities<br />
and the effectiveness of the overall compliance program.<br />
A well-managed set of policies is critical to the well-being of any healthcare institution. Proper policies support<br />
activities by communicating expectations, establishing a culture of compliance, protecting in litigation matters,<br />
and ensuring the welfare of patients and staff.<br />
Important purposes of policies in the healthcare setting include:<br />
1. Provide the framework for the key elements of the compliance program<br />
2. Promote and support ethical behavior among staff<br />
3. Exhibit commitment to compliance and all regulations governing the organization<br />
Management and Distribution of <strong>Healthcare</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong> Policies<br />
In addition to creating, communicating, and maintaining policies within a healthcare organization, it is imperative<br />
to take steps to manage and distribute the policies effectively.<br />
Assign Responsibility<br />
An individual should be responsible for managing policies within the healthcare organization. Depending on<br />
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