Guide to Professional Development in Compliance


Book Description

Government enforcement initiatives are changing the face of health care, forcing the creation of compliance programs in all types of health care facilities. As a result, thousands of new positions for compliance professionals and personnel have emerged, and in fact the compliance profession has begun to differentiate itself within the health care industry. The first book to address this new profession, The Guide to Professional Development in Compliance will be an essential resource for anyone planning to enter or already working in a compliance role. Assuming the role of a compliance officer brings not just technical challenges For The design and implementation of a program, but also tremendous management responsibilities and needs for performance measurement guidance, role clarification and career advancement strategies. Each of these important issues will be addressed by experts in the field, who will provide detailed, practical guidance. Illustrating the discussions in each chapter are relevant case studies, historical examples, or experiences of the authors.




FERPA Clear and Simple


Book Description

This vital resource offers higher education administrators—and anyone responsible for education records and the management of student information—a timely guide that will aid in the establishment of policies, procedures, and practices compliant with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). In addition, the book contains information on the myriad changes to the FERPA rules that were enacted in 2008 including responding to the Patriot Act, conforming to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, regulations pertaining to online students, and more. Clifford A. Ramirez, a noted expert on FERPA, explains definitions and language, presents guidelines for the application of FERPA, and demonstrates how to develop FERPA deci sion-making abilities. Written for both new and seasoned administrators, this important book presents an oppor tunity for renewed understanding of FERPA, continued professional development, and individual self-audit for compliance. The book contains information on: FERPA and the regulatory universe of privacy Understanding FERPA basics Understanding the privacy rights under FERPA FERPA exceptions for parents and safety Other exceptions and FERPA concerns Presented in a concise yet comprehensive format, FERPA Clear and Simple can facilitate any institution's local assessment of regulatory compliance.
















Compliance Management


Book Description

This practical guide shows how to build an effective compliance and ethics program that will lower a business's risks and improve productivity. Research increasingly supports the notion that ethical, compliant businesses see increased productivity across a range of measurements. This practical guide tells business professionals, business and law students, and other interested parties exactly how that goal can be achieved. The book covers an extensive range of ethics-compliant laws and regulations impacting businesses today and identifies critical factors for successful compliance programs. Going well beyond works that speak in general terms about compliance-based actions, this unique volume delves into details about specific regulatory issues and the steps that can be taken to mitigate risk. The first half of the book shares general guidelines for creating or improving internal compliance and ethics programs. The second half identifies specific, high-risk regulatory areas; provides an overview of relevant laws; and sets forth best practices specific to the regulations discussed. By providing a simplified understanding of compliance with laws related to issues such as antitrust, international business, wages and labor, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and health care, the environment and more, the guide offers readers the tools necessary to improve an existing compliance program or create a new program where none has existed before.







The Complete Compliance Handbook


Book Description

Thomas Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, is one of the leading writers, thinkers and commentators on the nuts and bolts of compliance. His always practical advice is now available in one volume, The Complete Compliance Handbook. This book incorporates the most recent pronouncements and guidance from the Department of Justice, including 2017's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, to provide the most up-to-date advice on what constitutes a best practices compliance program. In this single volume compendium, Fox brings together the tops ideas, topics and techniques you can incorporate your compliance program, literally in 31-days to more fully operationalize your compliance regime. If you want one volume to guide you in operationalizing compliance, this is it. The book is designed to provide you with a step-by-step guide to the design, creation, implementation of or enhancement to a compliance program. It begins with 31-days to a more effective compliance program. Each entry presents one thing you can accomplish, at little to no cost, to improve any level of compliance program. There are three key-takeaways for each entry. The final chapter goes through the same process for you to operationalize your compliance program. In between these bookends, The Complete Compliance Handbook features chapters on: -Operationalizing Compliance Through Human Resources -The Role of the Board of Directors and Compliance -360-Degrees of Communication in Compliance -Better Third-Party Risk Management -Reporting and Investigations -Internal Controls -Innovation in Compliance -Written Standards -More Effective Compliance for Business Ventures -Continuous Improvement The author, Thomas Fox, has written 15 books on compliance, leadership and business ethics. He founded the Compliance Podcast Network and has one of the largest social media presences in compliance. He has worked in the compliance arena for over 10 years and draws upon his many years of experience in the profession to create this single volume which will become the standard 'nuts and bolts' text on compliance. Fox's writing style is suited for any skill level of compliance practitioner or maturity of corporate compliance program.