Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, 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 SPD’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. 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 (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, SPD 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 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 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 review, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, SPD Flower Mound 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 SPDFlower Mound’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. SPD Flower Mound 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 SPDFlower Mound’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 SPDFlower Mound. 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, SPD Flower Mound 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 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 requirementsprograms) in the disclosure log within 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 review, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, SPD 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 SPDTPRC’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. SPD 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 SPDTPRC’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 SPDTPRC. 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, SPD TPRC 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 all disclosures (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) programs, in the disclosure log within 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 review, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Allergan currently has a disclosure program that Allergan represents is designed to facilitate communications relating to compliance with Federal health care program and FDA requirements and Allergan’s policies (the Effective Date“Disclosure Program”). During the term of the CIA, SPD Allergan shall establish maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone lineline and/or on-line electronic reporting) 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 SPDAllergan’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. SPD Allergan 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. 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 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 (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, SPD Allergan shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow-up is conducted. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminallog, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the reviewinternal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, SPD Xxxxxx Valley 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 SPDXxxxxx Valley’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. SPD Xxxxxx Valley 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 SPDXxxxxx Valley’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 SPDXxxxxx Valley. 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, SPD Xxxxxx Valley 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 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) each disclosure in the disclosure log within 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 reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the reviewinternal reviews.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after GGNSC has and shall maintain during the Effective Date, SPD shall establish 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 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 SPDGGNSC’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to quality of care or a Federal health care program or an FDA requirement believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. SPD GGNSC 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 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 (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, SPD GGNSC shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow-up is conducted. If the inappropriate or improper practices places residents at risk of harm, then GGNSC will ensure that that practice ceases immediately and that appropriate action is taken. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminallog, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received with respect to District 63 (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the reviewinternal reviews. The disclosure log shall be sent to the Monitor not less than monthly.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Forest represents that it has a disclosure program designed to facilitate communications relating to compliance with Federal health care program and FDA requirements and with Forest’s policies and procedures (the Effective Date“Disclosure Program”). During the term of the CIA, SPD Forest shall establish maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone lineline and/or on-line electronic 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 SPDForest’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a any Federal health care program or an FDA requirement believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. SPD Forest 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. 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 (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, SPD Forest 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 all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminallog, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the reviewinternal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Forest Laboratories Inc)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Lilly represents that it has a disclosure program designed to facilitate communications relating to compliance with Federal health care program and FDA requirements and Lilly’s policies (the Effective Date“Disclosure Program”). During the term of the CIA, SPD Lilly shall establish maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone lineline and/ or on-line electronic reporting) 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 SPDLilly’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. SPD Lilly 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. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of SPD’s Covered Persons Disclosures made by individuals residing outside the United States shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program or FDA requirements to in accordance with applicable laws, including the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by SPDEuropean Union Data Protection Directive. 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 (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, SPD Lilly shall conduct an internal review of the allegations set forth in the disclosure and ensure that proper follow-up is conducted. The Chief Compliance Officer (or designee) shall maintain a disclosure log and shall record all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminallog, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.internal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request. Corporate Integrity Agreement Xxx Xxxxx Company
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Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, SPD Diversicare 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 SPDDiversicare’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. SPD Diversicare 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 SPDDiversicare’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 SPDDiversicare. 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, SPD Diversicare 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 all disclosures (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) programs, in the disclosure log within 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 review, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement (Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc.)
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Forest represents that it has a disclosure program designed to facilitate communications relating to compliance with Federal health care program and FDA requirements and with Forest’s policies and procedures (the Effective Date“Disclosure Program”). During the term of the CIA, SPD Forest shall establish maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-free compliance telephone lineline and/or on-line electronic 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 SPDForest’s policies, conduct, practices, or procedures with respect to a any Federal health care program or an FDA requirement believed by the individual to be a potential violation of criminal, civil, or administrative law. SPD Forest shall continue to 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). Corporate Integrity Agreement Forest Laboratories, Inc. 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 (2) provides an opportunity for taking corrective action, SPD Forest 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 all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminallog, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the reviewinternal 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, SPD Radeas 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 SPDRadeas’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. SPD Radeas 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 SPDRadeas’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 SPDRadeas. 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, SPD Radeas 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 all disclosures (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) programs, in the disclosure log within 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 review, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, SPD Hope Hospice 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 SPDHope Hospice’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. SPD Hope Hospice 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 SPDHope Hospice’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 SPDHope Hospice. 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, SPD Hope Hospice 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 at a minimum record all disclosures (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) programs, in the disclosure log within 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 review, and any corrective action taken in response to the review.
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Samples: Corporate Integrity Agreement
Disclosure Program. Within 90 days after Cephalon represents that it has a disclosure program designed to facilitate communications relating to compliance with Federal health care program and FDA requirements and Cephalon’s policies (the Effective Date“Disclosure Program”). During the term of the CIA, SPD Cephalon shall establish maintain a Disclosure Program that includes a mechanism (e.g., a toll-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 SPDCephalon’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. SPD Cephalon 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. The Disclosure Program also shall include a requirement that all of SPD’s Covered Persons Disclosures made by individuals residing outside the United States shall be expected to report suspected violations of any Federal health care program or FDA requirements to in accordance with applicable laws, including the Compliance Officer or other appropriate individual designated by SPDEuropean Union Data Protection Directive. 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, SPD Cephalon 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 all disclosures (whether or not related to a potential violation of criminallog, civil, or administrative law related to the Federal health care programs or FDA requirements) in the disclosure log within two business days of receipt of the disclosure. The disclosure log which shall include a record and summary of each disclosure received (whether anonymous or not), the individual or department responsible for reviewing the disclosure, the status of the reviewrespective internal reviews, and any corrective action taken in response to the reviewinternal reviews. The disclosure log shall be made available to OIG upon request.
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