Corporate Compliance Program! Trivia Quiz

1. The company's compliance program includes the following:

Internal audits

Internal monitoring

External audits, as appropriate

All of the above

The company's compliance program includes internal audits, internal monitoring, and external audits, as appropriate. This means that the company has implemented various measures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Internal audits involve reviewing and evaluating the company's own processes and controls. Internal monitoring involves ongoing monitoring of compliance activities within the company. External audits, on the other hand, involve independent assessments conducted by external parties to ensure compliance. By including all of these measures in its compliance program, the company demonstrates a comprehensive approach to compliance.

Explanation

The company's compliance program includes internal audits, internal monitoring, and external audits, as appropriate. This means that the company has implemented various measures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Internal audits involve reviewing and evaluating the company's own processes and controls. Internal monitoring involves ongoing monitoring of compliance activities within the company. External audits, on the other hand, involve independent assessments conducted by external parties to ensure compliance. By including all of these measures in its compliance program, the company demonstrates a comprehensive approach to compliance.

2. According to the OIG, there are Seven Elements to an Effective compliance program. They are:1. Compliance Officer and committee, 2. Written policies and procedures, 3. Effective training and education, 4. Monitoring and Auditing, 5. Enforcement of Standards, 6. Prompt response to detected offenses, 7. Effective lines of communication

True

False

The OIG believes that by implementing an "effective" compliance program, a lab will:
1. Achieve better quality control over claims submission and
2. Reduce the risk of future criminal and civil liabilities
"Effective" does not mean perfect-it means demonstrating continual improvement.

Explanation

The OIG believes that by implementing an "effective" compliance program, a lab will:
1. Achieve better quality control over claims submission and
2. Reduce the risk of future criminal and civil liabilities
"Effective" does not mean perfect-it means demonstrating continual improvement.

3. OIG stands for the Office of Inspector General?

True

False

The OIG has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and more than 300 other Health and Human Services Programs.

Explanation

The OIG has been at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to fight waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and more than 300 other Health and Human Services Programs.

4. The False Claim Act states that it is a crime for any person or organization to "knowingly" present a false claim for payment or approval by the federal government.

True

False

"Knowingly" refers to anyone who acts in reckless disregard or in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information.

Explanation

"Knowingly" refers to anyone who acts in reckless disregard or in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information.

5. Whose responsibility is it to become familiar with the company's compliance program and code of business conduct and ethics?

Management only

Compliance committee members only

President of the company only

Everyone who represents or is employed by Physicians Toxicology

All compliance documents, including the program manual, the code of conduct and the compliance training power point can be found on our P Drive, Salesforce, or can be provided upon request.

Explanation

All compliance documents, including the program manual, the code of conduct and the compliance training power point can be found on our P Drive, Salesforce, or can be provided upon request.

6. Who can you contact if you have a compliance issue to report?

The Corporate Compliance Officer

Anyone on the Compliance Committee

Email an issue to [email protected]

Any or all of the above

Our company has several different avenues for reporting compliance issues. The company then has an obligation to promptly investigate the report and take any applicable action in a timely fashion.

Explanation

Our company has several different avenues for reporting compliance issues. The company then has an obligation to promptly investigate the report and take any applicable action in a timely fashion.

7. The company's Core Values are (check one):

Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Customer Focus, Team Work and Quality and Continuous Improvement

Customer Service, Helpfulness and Cooperation, Commitment and Dedication

Service, Team work, Support, Quality improvement and Effectiveness

Innovation, Creativity, Honesty and Inspiration

The answer is Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Customer Focus, Team Work and Quality and Continuous Improvement because these values align with the company's goals and objectives. Integrity ensures that the company operates ethically and transparently. Innovation promotes creativity and adaptability in finding new solutions. Accountability holds employees responsible for their actions and outcomes. Customer Focus emphasizes the importance of meeting customer needs and expectations. Team Work encourages collaboration and cooperation among employees. Quality and Continuous Improvement ensures that the company strives for excellence and constantly seeks to improve its processes and products.

Explanation

The answer is Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Customer Focus, Team Work and Quality and Continuous Improvement because these values align with the company's goals and objectives. Integrity ensures that the company operates ethically and transparently. Innovation promotes creativity and adaptability in finding new solutions. Accountability holds employees responsible for their actions and outcomes. Customer Focus emphasizes the importance of meeting customer needs and expectations. Team Work encourages collaboration and cooperation among employees. Quality and Continuous Improvement ensures that the company strives for excellence and constantly seeks to improve its processes and products.

8. Who is the Corporate Compliance Officer for Physicians Toxicology?

Melanie Osborn

Char Gleesing

Ryan Lund

Joe DeColumna

Ryan Lund is our Corporate Compliance Officer. Your compliance committee consists of:
Melanie Osborn, Julie Sandmeyer and Char Gleesing (Compliance Operations Director). This committee meets quarterly to oversee the continuous improvement of the compliance program.

Explanation

Ryan Lund is our Corporate Compliance Officer. Your compliance committee consists of:
Melanie Osborn, Julie Sandmeyer and Char Gleesing (Compliance Operations Director). This committee meets quarterly to oversee the continuous improvement of the compliance program.