HIM 4400 - Health Care Compliance

Prerequisite(s): HIT2100; HIM3000 all with a C or better.
This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand how a formal compliance program is implemented at a healthcare facility. Numerous significant examples illustrate real-world compliance cases for study. The role of the compliance officer in managing staff and keeping compliant with federal, state, local statutes and regulations is detailed. The components of an effective compliance program is explored in-depth, including due diligence, creation of policies and procedures, education, and training. Legal and ethical considerations, required documentation and reporting, management of internal and external audits, monitoring, and enforcement of programs is discussed. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

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