Compliance Program: Difference between revisions

The purpose of the Compliance Program and Committee is to identify UNMC’s key compliance risks, as well as make recommendations and implement solutions, policies, procedures and standards of conduct to ensure that UNMC complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; and University of Nebraska and UNMC Policies and Procedures. In support of this purpose, UNMC’s Compliance Program will designate a chief compliance officer and a compliance committee whose responsibilities will include the following: to provide for or conduct effective training and education, develop effective lines of communication, and conduct internal monitoring and reviews for adherence to policies and procedures. The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Compliance Program consistent with UNMC Policy No. 8006, [[Code of Conduct]], mandates that all UNMC faculty, staff, and students comply with: all applicable federal, state and local laws; all relevant regulations; and University of Nebraska and UNMC Policies and Procedures.

The Compliance Committee assists the Chief Compliance Officer with the above duties and helps manage the Compliance Program. The Compliance Committee shall seek to leverage the compliance efforts of each area and avoid duplication of effort. The Compliance Committee shall analyze UNMC’s key risk areas and monitor and promote compliance. The Compliance Committee shall oversee and monitor department response to identified risks as identified by the Chancellor's Risk Assessment as well as data generated through monitoring and individual reporting.

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