How To Update Your Code Of Conduct

"A Code of Conduct is fundamental to a successful compliance program because it articulates the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior.”

-HHS OIG

Your Code of Conduct is your organization’s cornerstone for a successful compliance program. It sets ethical and behavioral guidelines for members of the organization. It lets employees, stakeholders, patients and the public at large know how it will operate in a complex industry.

All policies and procedures should derive from this document, to ensure an ethical approach is taken as the organization faces both existing and new challenges.

Since your Code of Conduct is such a crucial document, it’s vital to keep it up-to-date and revised. It should always reflect current laws, company culture and new policies.

Updating your Code of Conduct doesn’t have to be difficult but it should be thorough. After all, it’s a document that defines you. An updated Code of Conduct gently molds your organization into the kind of place that maintains compliance and remains close to its ethical roots.
The healthcare industry is always changing: In the reimbursement methodologies, passage of new legislation, trends in the enforcement arena, or significant change in your organization’s structure or mission. These changes must be reflected in your Code of Conduct.

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