Health Center Compliance: Fundamentals
This two-day training is designed for health center compliance officers who are either new to their role or for health centers that are launching new compliance programs or initiatives. The curriculum is focused on the seven elements of a compliance program, addressing implementation challenges and developing strategies to assess the compliance risks in your health center.
This training will include:
- Educational sessions on each of the seven elements of a compliance program, including updates on compliance program guidance issued by the Office of the Inspector General and the Department of Justice;
- Best practices on implementing a compliance program in a health center with examples from a variety of health center from across the country; and,
- Resources such as FTLF’s compliance program work plan template with objectives and activities that can be modified to fit your health center, as well as compliance updates from the attorneys of FTLF.
You'll leave with:
- A work plan that will help you implement the seven elements of a compliance program in your health center
- Strategies to assess and address substantive compliance risk areas
- New professional contacts that encounter the same challenges you face everyday
Please note that registration for this training is limited to allow for conversation, networking and one-on-one support from the trainers.
Day 1
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 | 9:00 am - 4:45 pm |
8:30 am - 9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 am - 9:30 am | Introductions and Overview |
9:30 am - 10:30 am | Compliance Program Background Element One: Compliance Program Structure |
10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break |
10:45 am - 12:30 pm | Element One (continued): Compliance Program Structure |
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch and Compliance Conversation |
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Element Two: Written Compliance Standards |
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Break |
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm | Element Three: Training and Education |
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Wrap-Up |
Day 2
Thursday, January 31, 2019 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
8:30 am - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
9:00 am - 10:15 am | Element Four: Open Lines of Communication |
10:15 am - 10:30 am | Break |
10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Element Five: Monitoring and Auditing |
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch and Compliance Conversation |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Element Six: Responding to Detected Offenses Element Seven: Enforcing Disciplinary Standards |
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Compliance Work Plan Development and Implementation |
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Wrap-Up |

Travel
Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End
Kimpton Hotel Palomar DC
The Wink - Washington, DC
The St. Gregory Hotel - Dupont Circle
Kimpton Hotel Madera
The Embassy Row Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn - Washington DC/Georgetown Area
Embassy Suites - Georgetown
DIANNE PLEDGIE
As Partner and Compliance Counsel with the firm’s health law practice group, Dianne advises health centers on implementing effective compliance programs and on addressing top compliance risk areas. Dianne counsels health centers and other organizations on developing compliance programs that include the OIG’s seven elements, respond to identified compliance risk areas, and reflect the organization’s culture. Dianne also advises health centers and other organizations on patient privacy and confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule and 42 CFR Part 2. She has experience responding to privacy and security incidents, including determining whether there has been a breach, notifying patients and the government, and creating corrective action plans. [Full Bio]
MOLLY EVANS
A partner in the firm’s health law practice group, Molly advises health centers on the management of clinical, employment and workforce related risks, with a particular focus on professional liability, Federal Tort Claims Act, and HIPAA matters. From her experience as both a private attorney and in-house counsel, Molly knows the importance of managing liability and risk issues in mission-driven organizations. [Full Bio]
This course does not offer continuing education credits.
A Certificate of Attendance is available for the attendee immediately following the completion of the training. To view and download this certificate, navigate to the Registration tab and click "Take Course" followed by "Certificate".
Price
Registration Instructions
Each registration must be in the name of the individual(s) who will attend. This allows FTLF to communicate important course information to the actual attendee(s), add training materials and handouts to the right account, and properly assign certificates of attendance or CPE credits.
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Payment
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Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be received in writing at [email protected]. Requests for refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:
- Requests received 30 or more days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
- Requests received between 11 to 29 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund.
- Requests received within 10 days of the event start date are not eligible for a refund.
If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the FTLF Training Team directly at [email protected].