Each and every employee has a vital role and mandated responsibilities to the compliance program. The Employee Roles and Responsibilities include: Employees have a responsibility to report observations or issues that could be detrimental to the integrity, or perceived integrity, of CTVHCS. The of command for reporting potential compliance failures is (1) Your Supervisor; (2) A higher level manager; (3) Your facility Compliance Officer at (254) 743-2330 (x42330); and the CBI HelpLine (1-866-842-4357). You do not have to follow the chain of command to make a report. If uncertain, go directly to the Compliance Officer. Employees should understand the specific laws, policies and regulations that affect their jobs with VHA and our Network. This includes employee conduct and responsibilities. Employees should know the Compliance Officer at their facility and his or her role. The Compliance Officer is there to answer your questions, provide training, and help the facility avoid errors. The Compliance and Business Integrity Officer at CTVHCS is Tammy Gross, MA (254) 743-2330 (x42330 locally) B162 Rm. C108 (in VA Outlook) Anonymous vs. Confidential. Information provided to the Compliance Office or the HelpLine cannot remain confidential or we would not be able to investigate your concerns. You can remain anonymous. That means we will not use your name as the source of the information which led to a compliance inquiry. Even if people figure out that you made a report, you are protected. It is illegal for anyone to take action against you for reporting your concerns. If you think you are being retaliated against for making a report, you need to report that, too. You also might want to discuss this with your Union representative. Remember this number if you ever need assistance: CBI HelpLine 1-866-842-4357. Employees have a responsibility to report all incidents of waste, fraud, or abuse. You have successfully completed your Compliance Awareness Training. Complete the questions to obtain credit for this course.
Each and every employee has a vital role and mandated responsibilities to the compliance program. The Employee Roles and Responsibilities include: Employees have a responsibility to report observations or issues that could be detrimental to the integrity, or perceived integrity, of CTVHCS. The of command for reporting potential compliance failures is (1) Your Supervisor; (2) A higher level manager; (3) Your facility Compliance Officer at (254) 743-2330 (x42330); and the CBI HelpLine (1-866-842-4357). You do not have to follow the chain of command to make a report. If uncertain, go directly to the Compliance Officer. Employees should understand the specific laws, policies and regulations that affect their jobs with VHA and our Network. This includes employee conduct and responsibilities. Employees should know the Compliance Officer at their facility and his or her role. The Compliance Officer is there to answer your questions, provide training, and help the facility avoid errors. The Compliance and Business Integrity Officer at CTVHCS is Tammy Gross, MA (254) 743-2330 (x42330 locally) B162 Rm. C108 (in VA Outlook) Anonymous vs. Confidential. Information provided to the Compliance Office or the HelpLine cannot remain confidential or we would not be able to investigate your concerns. You can remain anonymous. That means we will not use your name as the source of the information which led to a compliance inquiry. Even if people figure out that you made a report, you are protected. It is illegal for anyone to take action against you for reporting your concerns. If you think you are being retaliated against for making a report, you need to report that, too. You also might want to discuss this with your Union representative. Remember this number if you ever need assistance: CBI HelpLine 1-866-842-4357. Employees have a responsibility to report all incidents of waste, fraud, or abuse. You have successfully completed your Compliance Awareness Training. Complete the questions to obtain credit for this course.
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