By Jaimee McGuire, DNP, NP-C, CHPSE, CHC, VP/Deputy Compliance Officer
As part of our continued review of the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program, this month we’re spotlighting the second element, Oversight, as well as giving a hint to the soon-to-be Compliance Committee. As discussed in the February newsletter, the first element is Implementing Written Policies, Procedures, and Standards of Conduct. Once those policies, procedures, and standards of conduct are in place, there needs to be Oversight.
Oversight is established by designating a Compliance Officer and establishing an organizational Compliance Committee, at a minimum. At BHG, there are two Compliance Officers; Marlin Martin is the Chief Compliance Officer, and Jaimee McGuire is the Deputy Compliance Officer. It is the responsibility of the Compliance Officers and the Compliance Committee to prevent, detect, and correct non-compliance, to support BHG’s compliance program, to promote BHG’s Standards of Conduct, and to establish a clear line of communication for reporting non-compliance and ethical concerns.
Compliance Committee coming soon
In the coming months, the Compliance Department will convene the first meeting of the BHG Compliance Committee. This will be a group of team members chosen to meet regularly to discuss emerging or potential compliance risks related to business operations and regulatory requirements, and to ensure older risks are being managed appropriately. The Compliance Committee will also be responsible for working with appropriate departments to develop internal policies and procedures to promote and maintain compliance.
As always, please reach out to the BHG Compliance Team should you have any questions or concerns related to compliance policies, procedures, or ethical conduct in the workplace. Thank you for partnering with the BHG Compliance Department to ensure we abide by the governing rules that allow us to provide the best possible care to our patients, and for doing your part to ensure our continued culture of compliance.