Policy Manual sample

MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PURPOSE: To describe the process the agency utilizes to inform the public about its services and ownership and management. To establish a mechanism for reporting the financial and service status of the organization. POLICY: · The organization adheres to federal, state, and local regulations regarding the submission of records, audits and information for review. As part of the organization’s commitment to keeping the community and consumers informed, the organization produces an annual report describing its programs and services provided during the previous fiscal year. · The health care community and the general public are kept informed about the agency’s mission, philosophy, programs, services and accreditation/certification status through the annual report and other publications of the agency. The President is responsible for ensuring that the community receives accurate information about the organization and its services. Disclosure of ownership and management information. Our Agency will comply with the requirements of part 420 subpart C. Our HHA also will disclose the following information to the state survey agency at the time of the HHA’s initial request for certification, for each survey, and at the time of any change in ownership or management: (1) The names and addresses of all persons with an ownership or controlling interest in the HHA as defined in § 420.201, § 420.202, and § 420.206 of this chapter. (2) The name and address of each person who is an officer, a director, an agent, or a managing employee of the HHA as defined in § 420.201, § 420.202, and § 420.206 of this chapter. (3) The name and business address of the corporation, association, or other company that is responsible for the management of the HHA (if any), and the names and addresses of the chief executive officer and the chairperson of the board of directors of that corporation, association, or other company responsible for the management of the HHA. In accordance with Accreditation standards (if applicable), we are committed to keeping our public informed regarding the potential for conflicts of interest, as well as any other related issues. The highest standards of honorable and ethical conduct must be observed in all relationships. These standards apply to employees, Board of Directors and other volunteers working with the Agency. Staff are expected to devote their best efforts in furtherance of the Agency's mission during the course of their employment. Outside employment or personal commitments, if such activities would tend to interfere with an individual's ability to effectively fulfill his/her regular responsibilities, are not appropriate. Board members are to refrain from voting on any issue which may affect the professional organization or business in which they are employed or engaged. Further, it is the policy of to ensure that directors and officers meet the required criteria by having them sign a disclosure document annually. It is the policy of the Agency to have available as public information the following: • The names and addresses of the Board of Directors, along with disclosure of any potential Home Health Agency Policies A-91