Staff is expected to report any activity that they reasonably believe is in violation of all laws or Charleston Memorial Hospital Policies. Compliance Officer . There will be no retaliation for staff who honestly suspects and report violations. In accordance with the Human Resources policy, as outlined in the Employee Guide, employees are subject to disciplinary action for compliance violations, or for failing to report a known violation. Depending on the severity of the violations, disciplinary action may range from verbal warning up to and including immediate termination.
All staff is accountable for compliance with laws and regulations which pertain to their duties.
Hospital departments covering areas of special emphasis are responsible for preparing a departmental plan of action and training program. The Compliance plan and program are routinely communicated to all employees through the employee orientation, staff meetings and other methods of communication. C. Compliance education and competency assessment will be provided on a periodic basis. Education and communication emphasizes that the compliance plan includes an internal mechanism for reporting potential violations, and that compliance violations will result in disciplinary action. D. Staff who reports violations is assured they may do so without fear of retribution.