Write a paper to discuss the 7 elements of a Compliance Program and provide detail of each element and how it is tailored to your “organization”.

Assignment: You were just hired at River Medical Center as the new Compliance Officer. The River Medical Center CEO, explained that the previous Compliance Officer never developed a Compliance Program. As the Compliance Officer you are tasked with developing a Compliance Program and presenting the program to the Board of Trustees for approval. To strengthen your presentation to the Board, you utilize case studies of other hospitals whose Compliance Program was not effective and how the hospital violated Fraud & Abuse Laws.

Utilize the OIG guidance (link below). This will guide you on what should be included in each element of a Compliance Program. Additionally, utilize the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Chapter 8 as this information guide Compliance Programs too (link below).

http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/docs/complianceguidance/012705HospSupplementalGuidance.pdf

http://www.ussc.gov/guidelines-manual/2014/2014-chapter-8

http://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/compliance-guidance/docs/Practical-Guidance-for-Health-Care-Boards-on-Compliance-Oversight.pdf

The OIG website has a specific tab for Compliance- there is educational material and videos I encourage you to utilize this section of the website to it’s fullest.

What am I looking for in your paper:
The paper should discuss the 7 elements of a Compliance Program and provide detail of each element and how it is tailored to your “organization”. I will be looking for any additional policies or regulations that may be referenced in your paper. Additionally make sure to include who this Compliance Program applies too. Be creative.

The 7 Elements of a Compliance Program:
1. Compliance Officer and Compliance Committee
2. Standard of Conduct/ Policies and Produces
3. Education and Training
4. Monitoring and Auditing
5. Reporting and Investigation
6. Enforcement and Discipline
7. Response and Prevention