Home Health & Hospice Week

Don't get caught in this litigious environment without an effective compliance plan. Your plan should contain seven key elements, according to the HHS Office of Inspector General:

1. Implementing written policies, procedures and standards of conduct;
2. Designating a compliance officer and compliance committee;
3. Conducting effective training/education;
4. Developing effective lines of communication;
5. Enforcing standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines;
6. Conducting internal monitoring and auditing; and
7. Responding promptly to detected offenses and developing corrective action.