Mountain Land Compliance

Since 1986, Mountain Land Rehabilitation has provided evidence-based therapy while being true to our Core Values of Integrity, Clinical Excellence, and Operational & Fiscal Efficiency.

“As Mountain Land Rehabilitation celebrates it’s third decade, I am very proud of the integrity of the members of our team. Our success and longevity is based on a culture of doing the right things for the right reasons. We understand it is our responsibility to know the rules and regulations in healthcare. It is our daily commitment to be compliant in all aspects of our care and business practices. Our core values guide us. Every employee is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct. As a company we are committed to doing what is right, having integrity and being compliant.”

– Mark Anderson, President

MLR’s Compliance Program has been established to aid MLR and its affiliates in satisfying the requirements of an effective Compliance Program as defined in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The Guidelines offer incentives to organizations to eliminate criminal conduct by providing a foundation for an effective Compliance Program. The prevention and detection of criminal conduct, as facilitated by an effective Compliance Program, will assist MLR in encouraging ethical conduct and full compliance with applicable laws. Furthermore, MLR’s Compliance program helps achieve the Core Value of Integrity.

KEY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

1. Standards, Policies, & Procedures

Consult with appropriate and competent legal resources

Maintain a compliance plan and program

Maintain policies and procedures to address regulatory requirements and interactions with other healthcare industry participants

2. Compliance Program Administration

Company shall assign a Compliance Officer who reports to the MLR Board of Directors, and oversees the compliance efforts of the company

Coordinate operational aspects of a compliance program with the oversight committee

Coordinate organization eff orts to maintain a compliance program

Recommend the scope of the compliance program in keeping with current industry standards

Maintain knowledge of current regulatory changes and interpretation of laws

3. Screening & Evaluation

Ensure the organization has processes in place to identify and disclose conflicts of interest

Conduct background checks in accordance with applicable rules and laws

Conduct compliance sensitive exit interviews

Monitor government sanction lists for excluded individuals and entities

4. Communication, Education, & Training

Communicate compliance information throughout the organization

Educate staff and other appropriate agents and contractors on compliance policies

Promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization

5. Monitoring, Auditing, & Reporting

Monitor for violations of applicable laws and regulations

Conduct risk assessments

Enable staff to report noncompliance

Conduct compliance audits

Address audits conducted by external entities

6. Discipline for Non-Compliance

Ensure discipline is consistent with policies and procedures

Ensure that compliance related violations are addressed in disciplinary policies

Coordinate with management to ensure appropriate and timely corrective action is taken

7. Investigations & Remedial Measures

Develop corrective action plans in response to non-compliance

Respond to inquiries promptly, thoroughly, and discreetly

Investigate matters related to non-compliance

Coordinate voluntary disclosures with legal counsel

Resource Acknowledgment: Compliance 101: Third Edition By Debbie Troklus, CHC-F, CCEP-F, CHRC, CHPC and Greg Warner

The Compliance materials and resources found on this website are the exclusive property of Mountain Land Rehabilitation. Do not distribute or reproduce without the express written consent of Mountain Land Rehabilitation.