Compliance Corner “Live It, Own It, Do It”

Published March 28, 2019
  • CAO as a Model for Compliance - During the 2019 OrthoForum Conference on February 28, CAO Compliance Officer Renita Bean presented a session titled “Compliance Toolkit: Tools To Help Develop An Effective Compliance Program”. There were approximately 80 members in attendance and many shared that they will be adopting this toolkit at their practices. This kit was provided to each Division last year and the updates provides early this year to the Compliance Champions. The kit includes a variety of forms needed to ensure compliance at the care center level.
  • 2019 Annual Compliance Training - By now you should have received an email alerting you that your 2019 compliance modules have been assigned. The completion deadline is November 1, 2019. Per CAO policy, this training is required for all staff, including owners of CAO. Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion is available for download. Should you need additional assistance with Healthicity Compliance Manager Training Center, please contact Healthicity Support Desk at 877-777-9963 or your assigned Compliance Manager Division Contact or Administrator.
  • Congratulations - Six Staff members were recognized by their peers on the Compliance and Ethics Program Employee Questionnaire! They were identified for demonstrating through their personal actions, a high level of commitment to ethical behavior, and the goals, and objectives of our Compliance and Ethics Program.

    • Barbara Miller - Chesapeake Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine

    • Claire Meissner - Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates

    • Ginger Spice - NOVA Orthopedic & Spine Care

    • Holey Ross - Chesapeake Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine

    • Hyewon Yi - NOVA Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Center

    • Laura Free - Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland

  • New Emergency Codes Have Been Implemented - The Emergency Alert Codes can be found on CAO Central in the newly approved Safety Manual located in Safety & Security tab under Compliance. They are used to identify specific emergency events. Staff will be notified at their divisions via intercom or word of mouth. These codes provide a consistent way of communicating during an emergency event.