Workplace Essentials (WE) Corporate Compliance
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Corporate Compliance provides training on employer Corporate Compliance Plans and information regarding general laws and regulations governing compliance issues in the health care organization. This course meets the Medicaid Integrity Program (MIP) requirement of all new hires (as identified by the Corporate Compliance Officer). The course will take approximately 60 minutes to complete and will earn one hour of CEC credit.
Defining Corporate Compliance: What and Why
This course defines corporate compliance as a program and discusses the importance of why corporations must ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The course expert discusses regulations and the importance of employees and leaders to understand the corporation's policies.
The Seven (7) Elements of a Compliance Plan
This course outlines the seven (7) required elements of a compliance plan that should be in place in all organizations:
- A written policy
- Dedicated Compliance Officer
- Employee Compliance Training
- Effective Internal Communication
- Policy Enforcement
- Monitoring and Auditing the Organization
- Responding to Compliance Offenses
Compliance Laws and Regulations
This section of the course provides an overview and discussion regarding the common compliance laws and regulations including HIPAA/HITECH, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Mental Health Code. It is important to know that this course is framed in the behavioral health field.
Your Role in Compliance
The final section of this course provides a list of responsibilities for behavioral health professionals to stay compliant with their organization's, federal, state, and local regulations.
Whether you are an employee or supervisor it is part of your job to know your corporation's policies. Maintaining compliance on all levels of care will build better work standards and reduce liability.
Christopher J. Allman
Christopher J. Allman is a partner with the Detroit law firm of Ottenwess, Allman & Taweel, PLC. He is a 15-year attorney who focuses his practice on general health law, including all areas of regulatory compliance on the federal and state levels, healthcare risk management, and litigation. Mr. Allman also served as the Compliance Officer and Risk Manager for a large Southeast Michigan hospital and health system for eight years. Additionally, Mr. Allman's experience in areas of strict government regulation, such as Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and HIPAA are crucial in today's increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Mr. Allman is a frequent lecturer to physician groups, residents, nurses and risk managers on a variety of healthcare topics. He is the 2011-2012 President of the Michigan Society for Healthcare Risk Management, having previously served on the Board of Directors and as the Co-Chair of their Education Committee. He is also an active member of the State Bar of Michigan Health Law Section, the American Health Lawyers Association and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management. Mr. Allman was also named to the 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Mr. Allman is a 1996 graduate of Wayne State University Law School and a 1992 graduate of Hope College.
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The module experience was a learning tool to further good practice in my work environment."
