Q:
Is the nursing home required to have Compliance and Ethics Program meetings with a certain frequency?
A:
While there is no requirement related to a specific meeting frequency at 483.85, the General Compliance Program Guidance states that “The Compliance Committee’s purpose is to aid and support the compliance officer in implementing, operating, and monitoring the Compliance Program. The Compliance Committee should meet no less than quarterly. Have a regularly scheduled meeting may enhance routine attendance.
Resources:
General Compliance Program Guidance (2023)
Written By:
Stacy Baker, OTR/L, RAC-CT, CHC
Director of Audit Services
Proactive LTC Consulting
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