Compliance Program: Difference between revisions

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Compliance Program consistent with UNMC Code of Conduct, UNMC Policy No. 8006, [[Code of Conduct]], UNMC Faculty, staff, and students are expected to comply with: all applicable federal, state and local laws; all relevant regulations; and University of Nebraska and UNMC Policies and Procedures. The purpose of the Compliance Program and Committee is to identify UNMC’s 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. In support of this purpose, UNMC’s Compliance Program will designate a compliance officer and compliance committee whose responsibilities will include the following: to conduct effective training and education, develop effective lines of communication, and conduct internal monitoring and auditing for enforcement of policies and procedures.

The Compliance Committee assists the 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 serve to oversee, monitor and manage risks as identified by the Internal Audit Director’s annual audit plan as well as data generated through monitoring and individual reporting.