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Description A Brief Overview This position, under the direction of the Compliance Director and the Chief Compliance Officer, works closely with key stakeholders to implement elements of the UH Compliance and Ethics Program to ensure compliance with new and existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting University Hospitals Health System. What You Will Do For assigned areas, perform ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to UH policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including: * Chair and coordinate meetings for assigned Compliance Committees. * Develop and implement compliance activities for assigned areas with the oversight and direction of the UH Compliance and Ethics Department. This includes periodic assessment of compliance related controls, measurement criteria and monitoring activities. * Identify areas of potential compliance risk and take appropriate measures to resolve that risk. * Facilitate environment of open communication allowing employees to report compliance concerns, questions or problems without the fear of retaliation. * Evaluate the compliance program activities in assigned areas and institute changes/revisions necessary to reflect current laws, regulations and best practices. * Evaluate compliance risk in assigned areas to recommend specific compliance activities and initiatives for inclusion on the UH annual compliance work plan. * Ensure that each assigned area has internal controls, monitoring and specialized auditing procedures in place for consistent compliance processes. * Coordinate and integrate activities and analyses, as appropriate, into assigned area's quality and risk management program. For the assigned areas, investigate and document all reported compliance issues, including: * Communicate reported issues as appropriate to the appropriate Director and/or the Chief Compliance Officer. * Respond and investigate, in a timely manner, all reported questions and compliance issues, including but not limited to reports received through the UH Compliance Hotline that pertain to the assigned areas. * Maintain documentation, including updating the Compliance Databases, of all investigations, corrective actions, and supporting compliance activities. * In conjunction with the Compliance and Ethics Department, identify trends in compliance issues and utilize information to design or re-design systems, policies and procedures and training/education to enhance consistent compliance. For the assigned areas, educate personnel about the UH Compliance and Ethics program, including: * Periodically assess assigned area's overall education needs and identify departments and/or employees who require specialized training to enhance compliance. * Assist the Compliance and Ethics Department in the development of education and training materials, including articles for newsletters and other communications relating to compliance program activities. * Facilitate training and education to employees relative to the UH Compliance and Ethics Program and each employee's compliance responsibilities. * Assist in the dissemination of compliance information or updates to appropriate individuals within assigned areas. For assigned areas, ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, Ohio law relating to confidentiality of health information, and UH policies relating to Protected Health Information, including: * Assist in compliance/privacy investigations, including detailed data analysis and reporting. * Investigate compliance issues, analyze findings, and support implementation of appropriate recommendations. * Perform compliance training and coaching as requested or indicated. Ensure integration and compliance with UH policies and procedures, including: * Attend and participate in Compliance and Ethics depar