Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Kindred shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdKindred’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Kindred shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Kindred shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log for all disclosures directly or indirectly related to the provision of contract rehabilitation therapy services and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Kindred Healthcare, Inc), Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within To the extent not already accomplished, within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd KDMC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdKDMC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd KDMC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd KDMC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxx shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Xxxxxxxx’x policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxx shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxx shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Gambro shall establish maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some Gambro Healthcare, Inc. Corporate Integrity Agreement other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdGambro’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Gambro shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails emails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Gambro shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG, upon request.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement (Davita Inc)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd RMC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdRMC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd RMC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd RMC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Rehab shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdRehab’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Rehab shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Rehab shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd the Provider shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherdthe Provider’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd The Provider shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which Alliance/Active/Xxxxx/Xxxx/Xxxxxx Corporate Integrity Agreement appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd the Provider shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd the Friendship Entities shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s the Friendship Entities’ policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd The Friendship Entities shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd the Friendship Entities shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement, Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd CCH shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdCCH’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd CCH shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees Covered Persons or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd CCH shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Amedisys Inc), Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Xxxxx shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Xxxxx’x policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Xxxxx shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; andand
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Xxxxx shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd TPRC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdTPRC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd TPRC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of TPRC’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by TPRC. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd TPRC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures, whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs, in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd PCMC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdPCMC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd PCMC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of PCMC’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by PCMC. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd PCMC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Prior to the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Odyssey established and shall establish continue to maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, command any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdOdyssey’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Odyssey has and shall continue to appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Odyssey shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Odyssey Healthcare Inc)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Toccoa shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdToccoa’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Toccoa shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; andand
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Toccoa shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of the Compliance Officer’s (or designee’s) receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd the DIG Entities shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s the DIG Entities’ policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd the DIG Entities shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd the DIG Entities shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Vanguard shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdVanguard’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Vanguard shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Vanguard shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd the CareAll Entities shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s the CareAll Entities’ policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd The CareAll Entities shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-e- mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd the CareAll Entities shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd HOTC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdHOTC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd HOTC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd HOTC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Txxxx has established, and shall maintain for the Effective Dateterm of the CIA, Good Shepherd shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Txxxx’x policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Txxxx shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Txxxx shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Tenet Healthcare Corp)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd PFH shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdPFH’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd PFH shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, policy and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of PFH’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by PFH. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd PFH shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd PHC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdPHC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd PHC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretributionnon-retribution, nonretaliation non-retaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd PHC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Envision shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdEnvision’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Envision shall appropriately publicize the existence of the Envision Corporate Integrity Agreement 14 disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Envision shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Envision Healthcare Corp)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 120 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd ICH shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdICH’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd ICH shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd ICH shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd PRMC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdPRMC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd PRMC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd PRMC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Kai Heart shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdXxx Heart’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Kai Heart shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Kai Heart shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Prior to the Effective Date, Good Shepherd EGS established, and shall establish maintain during the term of the CIA, a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdEGS’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd EGS shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd EGS shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd UCI shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdUCI’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd UCI shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, policy and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of UCI’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by UCI. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd UCI shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures, whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs, in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Apria shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdApria’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Apria shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, policy and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of Apria’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by Apria. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Apria shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures, whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs, in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxxx shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdLenox Hill’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Northwell shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by Northwell. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good good-faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; andand
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxxx shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures, whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs, in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 120 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Home Bound shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdHome Bound’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Home Bound shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Home Bound shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.. Within 30 days after the Effective Date, Home Bound shall post in a prominent place accessible to all patients and Covered Persons a notice that provides the name and phone number of the Compliance Officer and the HHS OIG Fraud Hotline telephone number (0-000-XXX-XXXX) as a confidential means by which suspected fraud or abuse in the Federal health care programs may be reported. Home Bound shall post such notice in all of its locations
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd BPMC shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdBPMC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care award program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd BPMC shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, policy and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of BPMC’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal award program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by BPMC. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd BPMC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures, whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal award programs, in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Recipient Compliance Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Vanguard shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s 's chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Vanguard's policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to quality of care or a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Vanguard shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of Vanguard's Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by Vanguard. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Vanguard shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. If the inappropriate or improper practices places residents at risk of harm, then Vanguard will ensure that that practice ceases immediately and that appropriate action is taken. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be sent to the Monitor required under Section III.D of this CIA not less than monthly.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd LWCI shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone lineline or other method of anonymous reporting) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdLWCI’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd LWCI shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd LWCI shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 120 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Xxxxxx shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdXxxxxx’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Balboa shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Xxxxxx shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within To the extent not already accomplished, within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd IHS shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdIHS’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd IHS shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd IHS shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Spring Gate shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdSpring Gate’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to quality of care or a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Spring Gate shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of Spring Gate’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by Spring Gate. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Spring Gate shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. If the inappropriate or improper practices places residents at risk of harm, then Spring Gate will ensure that that practice ceases immediately and that appropriate action is taken. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreviews. The disclosure log shall be sent to the Monitor required under Section III.D of this CIA not less than monthly.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxxxx Regional shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdXxxxxxxxxx Regional’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxxxx Regional shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-e- mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxxxxx Regional shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.. Xxxxxxxxxx Regional Medical Center Corporate Integrity Agreement
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 120 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Hebrew Homes shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Hebrew Homes’ policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Hebrew Homes shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Hebrew Homes shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd CHN shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdCHN’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd CHN shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd CHN shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Cordant shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdCordant’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Cordant shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of Cordant’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by Cordant. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Cordant shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs) in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd OCOM shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdOCOM’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd OCOM shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of OCOM’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by OCOM. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd OCOM shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs) in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd shall establish 21st Century has established a Disclosure Program Program, and will continue to maintain a Disclosure Program, that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Chief Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd21st Century’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd 21st Century shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretributionnon-retribution, nonretaliation non-retaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall continue to gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall continue to make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd 21st Century shall continue to conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall continue to maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall continue to include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (21st Century Oncology Holdings, Inc.)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Memorial Health represents that, prior to the Effective Date, Good Shepherd shall it establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdMemorial Health’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Memorial Health shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Memorial Health shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxx shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Xxxxxxx’x policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Xxxxxxx shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, policy and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by Xxxxxxx. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Xxxxxxx shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures, whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs, in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 120 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Tuomey shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s Xxxxxx’x policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Tuomey shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Tuomey shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd SPD shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdSPD’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program or an FDA requirement believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd SPD shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of SPD’s Covered Persons shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program or FDA requirements to the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by SPD. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd SPD shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the respective internal reviewsreview, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviewsreview.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Provider shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdProvider’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Provider shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Provider shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Envision Corporate Integrity Agreement Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd Envision shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good ShepherdEnvision’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd Envision shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure thedisclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:reasonably:
(1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
(2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd Envision shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log shall include a summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Good Shepherd All Smiles shall establish a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone line) to enable individuals to disclose, to the Compliance Officer or some other person who is not in the disclosing individual’s chain of command, any identified issues or questions associated with Good Shepherd’s All Smiles’ policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a Federal health care program believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. Good Shepherd All Smiles shall appropriately publicize the existence of the disclosure mechanism (e.g., via periodic e-mails to employees or by posting the information in prominent common areas). The Disclosure Program shall emphasize a nonretribution, nonretaliation policy, and shall include a reporting mechanism for anonymous communications for which appropriate confidentiality shall be maintained. Upon receipt of a disclosure, the Compliance Officer (or designee) shall gather all relevant information from the disclosing individual. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall make a preliminary, good faith inquiry into the allegations set forth in every disclosure to ensure that he or she has obtained all of the information necessary to determine whether a further review should be conducted. For any disclosure that is sufficiently specific so that it reasonably:
: (1) permits a determination of the appropriateness of the alleged improper practice; and
and (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, Good Shepherd All Smiles shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow- follow-up is conducted. The Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record each disclosure in the disclosure log within 48 hours of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log log, which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the status of the respective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the internal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement