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• A well-written compliance plan can help the hospital to avoid costly fines and penalties, protect its patients, and maintain its reputation.

Slide 3: Compliance Plan Outline

• The compliance plan should include the following elements:
  • A statement of commitment to compliance
  • A list of applicable laws and regulations
  • A description of the hospital’s policies and procedures for complying with these laws and regulations
  • A system for monitoring and auditing compliance
  • A process for addressing non-compliance
  • A system for training employees on compliance

Slide 4: Committee Structure and Reporting

• The compliance plan should also include a description of the committee structure for overseeing compliance.
• This committee should be responsible for developing and implementing the compliance plan, monitoring compliance, and addressing non-compliance.
• The committee should report to the hospital’s leadership on a regular basis.

Slide 5: Compliance Activities

• The compliance plan should also include a description of the specific activities that the hospital will undertake to ensure compliance.
• These activities may include:
  • Training employees on compliance
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures
  • Conducting audits
  • Investigating allegations of non-compliance
  • Taking corrective action

Slide 6: Internal Audits

• The compliance plan should include a process for conducting internal audits.
• Internal audits are essential for identifying and addressing compliance risks.
• The audits should be conducted on a regular basis and should be comprehensive in scope.

Slide 7: External Audits and Investigations

• The compliance plan should also include a process for addressing external audits and investigations.
• External audits and investigations are conducted by regulatory agencies or other organizations.
• The hospital should cooperate fully with these audits and investigations.

Slide 8: Action Planning

• The compliance plan should include a process for developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Corrective action plans are essential for addressing non-compliance and preventing it from happening again.
• The plans should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Slide 9: Sample Tools

• The compliance plan should include sample tools that can be used to implement the plan.
• These tools may include:
  • Training materials
  • Policy and procedure manuals
  • Audit checklists
  • Corrective action plans

Slide 10: Conclusion

• A well-written compliance plan is essential for any hospital that wants to protect its patients, its reputation, and its bottom line.
• By following the steps outlined in this presentation, hospitals can develop a compliance plan that will help them to achieve these goals.

How this plan fits into a compliance program

• The compliance plan is just one part of a comprehensive compliance program.

• A compliance program also includes:

  • A code of conduct
  • A system for reporting and investigating allegations of misconduct
  • A system for disciplining employees who violate the law or the hospital’s policies and procedures
  • A system for educating employees about compliance

• By having a comprehensive compliance program in place, hospitals can help to ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.