CHC Study Guide Newest Version 350
Questions And Correct Verified Answers
Enforcement Environment -Answer:-Heightened scrutiny
Enforcement Activity -Answer:-Recoveries are paying for the
investigations
Enforcement Weapons -Answer:-Forensic data mining,
tracking/trending, etc.
Compliance should serve as catalyst to... -Answer:-1. build capacity
throughout the institution (make people aware)
2. identify vulnerabilities (weaknesses)
3. lead the design of systems to respond to needs (ongoing; make
things happen)
Compliance cannot implement control processes because... -
Answer:-it takes away independence.
,A compliance program is never _____, it should always be ____. -
Answer:-finished; a work in progress.
Establish a _____, be assured that ______, then focus on _____. -Answer:-
framework; elements are working; effectiveness (outcomes based)
Policies and Procedures -Answer:-1. makes clear to employees how
they should act
2. may improve efficiency and workflow
3. brings consistency and clarity
can have a policy without procedure but not procedure without
policy
Policy (definition) -Answer:-1. statement of an approach to an issue
2. guidance on governing principle
3. rules that govern the organization
Procedure -Answer:-1. defines implementation of the policy
,2. outlines steps to be taken
Components of Policy -Answer:-1. easy to understand
2. title
3. policy number
4. program area
5. purpose statement
6. definitions
7. responsible party
8. effective date
9. review date
10. related policies and procedures
11. applicability to whom
12. effect of non-compliance
Compliance Work Plan -Answer:-1. develop an annual road map
2. work with management (*)
3. communicate your plan
, 4. don't hesitate to make changes
5. include areas of concern and corrective action plans (*)
What is Infrastructure? -Answer:-basic framework of the
organization (*)
organizational chart; strong foundation
buy in and commitment makes the program strong and effective
Compliance Program's Infrastructure (members) -Answer:-1. Board
of Directors
2. Oversight Committee
3. Management
4. Physicians
5. Compliance Officer
6. Staff
What Impacts Infrastructure? (*) -Answer:-1. size
2. financial resources (compliance budget, people, training) - must
match size
Questions And Correct Verified Answers
Enforcement Environment -Answer:-Heightened scrutiny
Enforcement Activity -Answer:-Recoveries are paying for the
investigations
Enforcement Weapons -Answer:-Forensic data mining,
tracking/trending, etc.
Compliance should serve as catalyst to... -Answer:-1. build capacity
throughout the institution (make people aware)
2. identify vulnerabilities (weaknesses)
3. lead the design of systems to respond to needs (ongoing; make
things happen)
Compliance cannot implement control processes because... -
Answer:-it takes away independence.
,A compliance program is never _____, it should always be ____. -
Answer:-finished; a work in progress.
Establish a _____, be assured that ______, then focus on _____. -Answer:-
framework; elements are working; effectiveness (outcomes based)
Policies and Procedures -Answer:-1. makes clear to employees how
they should act
2. may improve efficiency and workflow
3. brings consistency and clarity
can have a policy without procedure but not procedure without
policy
Policy (definition) -Answer:-1. statement of an approach to an issue
2. guidance on governing principle
3. rules that govern the organization
Procedure -Answer:-1. defines implementation of the policy
,2. outlines steps to be taken
Components of Policy -Answer:-1. easy to understand
2. title
3. policy number
4. program area
5. purpose statement
6. definitions
7. responsible party
8. effective date
9. review date
10. related policies and procedures
11. applicability to whom
12. effect of non-compliance
Compliance Work Plan -Answer:-1. develop an annual road map
2. work with management (*)
3. communicate your plan
, 4. don't hesitate to make changes
5. include areas of concern and corrective action plans (*)
What is Infrastructure? -Answer:-basic framework of the
organization (*)
organizational chart; strong foundation
buy in and commitment makes the program strong and effective
Compliance Program's Infrastructure (members) -Answer:-1. Board
of Directors
2. Oversight Committee
3. Management
4. Physicians
5. Compliance Officer
6. Staff
What Impacts Infrastructure? (*) -Answer:-1. size
2. financial resources (compliance budget, people, training) - must
match size
