Download Module Resources The Support Tool titled Annual Compliance Officer Calendar Template can assist a clinic with making sure key compliance related activities are scheduled. In most cases, if we do not write it down, it will never happen. Before you know it, you will be halfway through the year without any documentation of compliance…
An Overview of Compliance Duties
Compliance Officer Responsibilities The Compliance Officer is responsible for the administration, evaluation, and continued development of the Compliance Program to ensure adherence to applicable state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations. An overview of the job duties is discussed below. A Compliance Officer Oversees and/or develops and implements the policies and procedures necessary for the…
Compliance Officer Duties
This tutorial gives a clinic the opportunity to review the compliance officer duties and confirm that all matters of compliance are being addressed. Some clinics will find that the compliance officer may have focused on only one portion of compliance and as a result overlooked other required components. Use this tutorial as a checklist for…
What It Takes to Be a Compliance Officer
The Role of a Compliance Officer The terms Compliance Officer (CO), Privacy Officer (Official), and Security Officer (Official) are terms referred to in the discussion of compliance. One or more workforce members may fill these roles. In a smaller practice, outside people may fulfill the roles while a large hospital might have more than one…
The Role of the Compliance Officer
Every office should select a Compliance Officer. This person is the go-to person who will stay up to date on current OIG regulations, HIPAA requirements, and other regulations. It is vital that the clinic assign a person that will make sure these rules are being enforced. Normally, a compliance officer is detailed oriented and willing…
OIG vs. HIPAA Resources
Download Module Resources Knowing what is required from a small provider when it comes to HIPAA and OIG can be challenging. Being a small provider does not mean that you are exempt from these regulations. The following resources provide a deeper dive into what is required according to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as well…