Sandhills Endoscopy Education

1. Corporate
Compliance
Compliance Program Policy # 5010
• Sandhills Endoscopy is committed to
following a Compliance Program that
helps us meet or exceed the standards
set by Federal and State laws and
regulations.
• A Compliance Program is a process
that helps everyone know and follow
laws, regulations, and policies that
relate to their job.
•

2. The Office of Inspector
General suggests that ASC's:
• Establish written standards related to
compliance issues;
• • Assign a person to oversee all compliance
activities;
• • Train all employees on corporate compliance;
• • Have a process to report problems;
• • Respond properly to complaints of
wrongdoing;
• • Audit and monitor themselves to ensure rules
are followed; and
• • Take action to correct any problems found.

3. Code of Conduct
• Our Code of Conduct provides guidelines for behavior in our work environment.
• All employees are expected to follow these guidelines. Failure to do so may result in
discipline up to and including firing.
• Each employee has a responsibility to:
• Follow our values and Code of Conduct;
• Learn and follow laws and rules that affect their area;
• Conduct business in a professional manner;
• Identify those practices which may be unlawful.

4. Code Of
Conduct
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5. Patient Care
• We will provide care to meet the
needs of our patients.
• We give full respect to the rights
set forth in the “Patient Bill of
Rights and Responsibilities.”
• We will give patients the facts
about their treatment and
progress.

6. Human Resources
• We will treat all person with respect.
• We will not discriminate against anyone for their race, religion, gender, or
socioeconomic status.

7. Interest and Property of Sandhills
Endoscopy Center and Patients
• Confidential information will not be shared with others unless there is a valid
need to know for business reasons.
• You are liable for any computer information entered or obtained with your
password.
• Dispose of all confidential information in a way that protects the privacy of
the data.

8. Conflict of Interest
• We will always put the best interest of SEC first.
• Employees and agents will not use their roles with SEC to get any type of
gain for themselves, a member of their family, or a person or business with
which they are involved.
• We will not accept gifts or kickbacks from vendors which may influence
decision making.

9. Safe Healthcare Environment
• We will promote safe, secure, and
healthy surroundings for our
employees, patients, and visitors.
• An event that results in injury or
risk of injury will be reported
without regard for fault.
• Report any unsafe equipment to a
supervisor or other proper person.

10. Compliance with
Laws, Regulations
and Ethics
• SEC will operate within all
relevant laws and regulations.
• We will uphold our promise to
act in good faith at all times.
• We will avoid all unlawful
actions and practices.
• Marketing and statements to
the media will be truthful,
accurate, and not misleading.

11. Finance
• We will keep true and complete accounting and billing records.
• We are committed to accurate and truthful billing.
• Patients have the right to review their bills.
• We will follow requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

12. Compliance
• Every employee can support our
compliance program by bringing concerns
or problems to their supervisor and the
compliance officer's attention as quickly as
possible. If you still have concerns, follow
the chain of command. If your concerns
remain, speak to the Medical Director.
• The Compliance Officer will research and
address the matter. State and Federal law
protects you from retaliation for reporting
your concerns.

13. Thank you
• Tava Cunningham
Corporate Compliance
Officer