Home Health & Hospice Week

How’s your internal monitoring going?

A crucial best practice is a strong compliance program. The HHS Office of Inspector General’s seven fundamental elements of an effective one are:

1. Written policies, procedures, and standards that address arrangements with other providers/suppliers; and codes of conduct that promote a commitment to compliance
2. A compliance officer and committee
3. Regular, effective training and education
4. Effective lines of communication
5. Enforcement of standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines
6. Internal monitoring and auditing and/or other evaluation techniques to monitor compliance and assist in the reduction of identified problems
7. Prompt detection of offenses and development of corrective actions.