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Healthcare Compliance is More than Just
Training  5 Strategies for Creating Sustainable
Compliance Programs

• Presented by Heka Healthcare Consulting, LLC

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Healthcare Compliance Management

• Many organizations approach compliance as merely
  the task of training staff and checking it off on
  a list.  Often compliance programs are not
  organized and properly maintained, which can lead
  to complaints, auditing, fines, and possible
  litigation.  Healthcare compliance is more than
  training, and it is a necessary part of providing
  patients with quality care.  
• Managing compliance programs should never be done
  to meet the bare minimum standards organizations
  should work to create a culture of quality and
  compliance as a part of their strategic plan.
• Healthcare organizations should continually
  strive to improve their knowledge so that
  patients can receive the best possible care. 

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Healthcare Compliance Management

• Compliance in the medical world is more than
  regular training it requires the implementation
  of a system that involves proactive monitoring
  and documentation. 
• Legally speaking, all of those in the healthcare
  industry must comply with regulations therefore,
  compliance training is conducted to avoid any
  type of enforcement action from an overseeing
  regulatory agency.  It also serves as the
  foundation of effective risk management
  programs. 
• Many practices make the mistake of believing the
  training process serves as the core element for
  meeting these regulatory requirements.  Some
  providers may have their employees complete HIPAA
  training, for example, but do not conduct a
  follow-up analysis, take steps engage and
  reinforce knowledge, or implement standard
  protocols for managing HIPAA compliance in
  day-to-day operations.
•  Compliance requires a lot more than simply
  training employees below are a list of
  recommended strategies for implementing
  sustainable compliance programs

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Develop Clearly Written Policies

• Compliance requires that employees understand all
  written policies. Regulations like HIPAA or OSHA
  standards require that you have written workplace
  policies and procedures that explain the intent
  and the process along with all the things your
  organization does to meet different requirements.
• Its not enough that people simply go to the
  training they need to understand the necessity
  of the training, how to implement it in the
  workplace, and the consequences associated with
  not meeting the standards.

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Remain Updated About Changes

• Regulatory agencies require you to monitor the
  field for any changes, any new interpretations to
  existing policies, or any new requirements. It is
  your obligation to remain vigilant in your search
  for any updates and to make sure that any
  policies put into place by your organization are
  as current as possible.

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Conduct On-going Training

• Another key component to compliance is to ensure
  that employees are properly trained and updated. 
  You will need to utilize a robust system that can
  be updated quickly and is easily accessible to
  employees.   The system should include monitoring
  tools for managers to ensure that they can track
  the progress of their subordinates and provide
  feedback as necessary.

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Maintain Proper Documentation

• Managing compliance programs requires that
  healthcare organizations constantly assess
  themselves by asking the right questions.  Proper
  documentation and records tracking plays a major
  role in ensuring the success of the compliance
  program.  If your organization gets audited,
  having your documentation to include policies,
  checklists, and certificates in a centralized
  location will help to ensure that the process
  runs as smoothly as a possible

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Maintain Active Compliance Programs

• Finally, having an active compliance program
  serves as the backbone to making sure that your
  organization is not penalized if you end up being
  investigated. Regular audits are conducted to
  ensure that organizations are adhering to laws
  and regulation by maintaining programs that are
  active and relevant. 
• Healthcare organizations can take a proactive
  stance by working to ensure that they have
  self-monitoring and auditing mechanisms in place
  that will allow them to make corrections
  immediately.

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Healthcare Compliance Management

• For many healthcare organizations, managing
  compliance programs can be overwhelming.  Even
  with the best intentions, one mistake can be
  costly.  Additionally, the time spent managing
  these programs can also affect your bottom line,
  because this means that less time is spent
  attending to patients.  

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Healthcare Compliance Management

• Heka Healthcare Consulting can assist your
  organization with all of its compliance training
  needs.  If your organization is in need of an
  affordable, comprehensive solution to managing
  your compliance process complete the form below
  or contact us directly at admin_at_hekaconsulting.com
  or log on to www.hekaconsulting.com to set up a
  free consultation.  

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Heka Healthcare Consulting, LLC

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Healthcare Compliance is More than Just
Training  5 Strategies for Creating Sustainable
Compliance Programs