Reference no: EM13739513
Ocean Health is a nonprofit, community-based, healthcare delivery network in Medford, Oregon, which includes three acute-care hospitals, a network of more than 1500 physicians, a broad ambulatory care network, home healthcare, and associated support services. The organization has a compliance department that is staffed with a director for compliance and several professional staff. You have a lead role on the compliance team. The responsibility for the Compliance Department includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Ensuring that all departments and lines of business are in compliance with all contact requirements; accreditation standards; and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Developing and implementing a policy that is consistent with the organization's mission and goals while ensuring compliance with all external regulatory agencies.
- Providing technical support to all departments and lines in business regarding compliance issues.
Length: 250 words minimum
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- Law
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