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Achieving the 7 Fundamental Elements of Effective Compliance
With the right tools and training, compliance is made easier
As early as the 1970s, it was evident that safety and compliance were key to providing quality healthcare. The United States government recognized this and established the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) in 1976 to provide guidance for healthcare institutions to achieve effective compliance (Office of Inspector General, 2023). The General Compliance Program Guidance contains much useful guidance for stakeholders tasked with compliance.
Though these guidelines are voluntary, they are the standard by which compliance within the healthcare industry is measured. Compliance with these guidelines can also help entities avoid the possibility of a Corporate Integrity Agreement to enforce remediation of problems with various policies or procedures (Office of Inspector General, n.d.).