HIM 4400 - Health Care Compliance

Prerequisite(s): HIM 3000; HIT 2100
This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand how a formal compliance program is implemented at a health care 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 are explored in-depth, including due diligence, creation of policies and procedures, education and training. Legal and ethical consideration, required documentation and reporting, management of internal and external audits, monitoring and enforcement of programs are discussed. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)