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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 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. | ||
== Compliance Program Structure == | == Compliance Program Structure == | ||
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===Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance=== | ===Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance=== | ||
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance reports directly to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and is responsible for overseeing the development and coordination implementation of policies, procedures and practices necessary to effect compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. | The Associate Vice Chancellor for Compliance reports directly to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and is responsible for overseeing the development and coordination implementation of policies, procedures and practices necessary to effect compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. | ||
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*Director of Procurement | *Director of Procurement | ||
The Compliance Committee or Compliance Officer may expect reports at a minimum annually from certain representatives and/or others to address compliance issues as necessary, to develop policies related to compliance, establish compliance training programs, assist with identifying areas of potential compliance vulnerabilities, assist with understanding the compliance risks and related regulations and laws, assist with response to alleged violation of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and other functions as needed to enforce this policy. Those representatives would be from the following areas: NU Director of Internal Audit, Biosafety, Chemical Safety, College of Dentistry, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, College of Allied Health, Comparative Medicine/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Eppley Institute/Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Facilities Management, Munroe-Meyer Institute, Radiation Safety, Safety, Student Services, or other as necessary. <br /> | The Compliance Committee or Compliance Officer may expect reports at a minimum annually from certain representatives and/or others to address compliance issues as necessary, to develop policies related to compliance, establish compliance training programs, assist with identifying areas of potential compliance vulnerabilities, assist with understanding the compliance risks and related regulations and laws, assist with response to alleged violation of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and other functions as needed to enforce this policy. Those representatives would be from the following areas: NU Director of Internal Audit, Biosafety, Chemical Safety, College of Dentistry, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, College of Allied Health, Comparative Medicine/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Eppley Institute/Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Facilities Management, Munroe-Meyer Institute, Radiation Safety, Safety, Student Services, or other as necessary. <br /> | ||
==Compliance Responsibilities== | ==Compliance Responsibilities== | ||
[http://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/compliance/areas/ Compliance Areas]<br /> | [http://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/compliance/areas/ Compliance Areas]<br /> | ||