Common use of OIG Removal of IRO Clause in Contracts

OIG Removal of IRO. In the event OIG has reason to believe the IRO does not possess the qualifications described in Paragraph B, is not independent and objective as set forth in Paragraph D, or has failed to carry out its responsibilities as described in Paragraph C, OIG may, at its sole discretion, require Good Shepherd to engage a new IRO in accordance with Paragraph A of this Appendix. Good Shepherd must engage a new IRO within 60 days of termination of the IRO. Prior to requiring Good Shepherd to engage a new IRO, OIG shall notify Good Shepherd of its intent to do so and provide a written explanation of why OIG believes such a step is necessary. To resolve any concerns raised by OIG, Good Shepherd may present additional information regarding the IRO’s qualifications, independence or performance of its responsibilities. OIG will attempt in good faith to resolve any differences regarding the IRO with Good Shepherd prior to requiring Good Shepherd to terminate the IRO. However, the final determination as to whether or not to require Good Shepherd to engage a new IRO shall be made at the sole discretion of OIG.

OIG Removal of IRO. In the event OIG has reason to believe the IRO does not possess the qualifications described in Paragraph B, is not independent and objective as set forth in Paragraph D, or has failed to carry out its responsibilities as described in Paragraph C, OIG may, at its sole discretion, require Good Shepherd Extendicare to engage a new IRO in accordance with Paragraph A of this Appendix. Good Shepherd Extendicare must engage a new IRO within 60 days of termination of the IRO. Prior to requiring Good Shepherd Extendicare to engage a new IRO, OIG shall notify Good Shepherd Extendicare of its intent to do so and provide a written explanation of why OIG believes such a step is necessary. To resolve any concerns raised by OIG, Good Shepherd Extendicare may present additional information regarding the IRO’s qualifications, independence or performance of its responsibilities. OIG will attempt in good faith to resolve any differences regarding the IRO with Good Shepherd Extendicare prior to requiring Good Shepherd Extendicare to terminate the IRO. However, the final determination as to whether or not to require Good Shepherd Extendicare to engage a new IRO shall be made at the sole discretion of OIG.. APPENDIX B MINIMUM DATA SET REVIEW