Essential Elements Test Questions
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What two documents does our book state as the tools with which you can begin to build your
compliance program? - Answer the standards or code of conduct and the policies and
procedures
Our reading states the Code of Conduct is a process for what? - Answer proper decision-
making, for doing the right thing
What are the 5 parts of COC checklist? - Answer Code of Conduct: Content Checklist
Reflects cultures and values of the organization
Written plainly and concisely so all employees can understand the standards
Translated into other languages as appropriate
Mentions organizational policies without completely restating them
Is consistent with company policies and procedures
What 7 items outline the COC purpose? - Answer Code of Conduct Purpose
To represent the culture of the organization
To summarize specific guidelines for employees to follow
To assist all employees to comprehend what is required of them
To provide a process for proper decision-making
To confirm that employees put standards into everyday practice
To elevate corporate performance in basic business relationships
To confirm that the organization upholds and supports proper compliance conduct
What does the anti-kickback statute prohibit? - Answer The anti-kickback statute prohibits
any knowing and willful conduct involving the solicitation, receipt, offer, or payment of any kind
of remuneration in return for referring an individual or for recommending or arranging the
purchase, lease, or ordering of an item or service that may be wholly or partially paid for under
a federal health care program
The Stark Law addresses physician referrals by stating what? - Answer The law states that if a
physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship with an entity that
provides designated health services (DHS) that the physician may not make a referral for any
DHS that is reimbursable by Medicare, and the entity that provides the services may not bill
Medicare for the services provided as a result of the prohibited referral