Prep Test 2 Flashcards
Watch words for enforcing standards of conduct, Policies and procedures
Fair
Equitable
Consistent
Place to start with enforcement is
Standards of conduct and or Policies and procedures
Oh I just saw Jess compliance professionals include a policy set forth
Degrees of disciplinary action that may be imposed for failing to comply with standards, Policies in acceptable status and regulations
Policies should include
- ) discipline will be administered for noncompliant activities
- ) employees have an obligation to report suspicious noncompliance
- Outline of disciplinary procedures
- ) List of parties responsible for appropriate action
- ) Promise that discipline will be fair and consistent
Sins of omission as well as sins of commission will be subject to discipline
Failure to detect a report in a fence is a serious act of noncompliance and equally as deserving of discipline As actual misconduct
Who is responsible for discipline?
Compliance may participate in recommendations but actual discipline is carried out by HR and management
Discipline cannot occur without
- ) Having proper in formed all employees of the rules and expectations
- ) can’t penalize someone for Violating a policy they didn’t know about or one that doesn’t reflect standards of practice
First step towards enforcement
- ) distributing standards of conduct and policies and procedures
- ) Educating staff about them including consequences of noncompliance
Intentional or reckless noncompliance
1.) must be punishable with significant sanctions what age can result from oil oral warning, to suspension, privileges revoked. (subject to any peer review procedure) Or termination or financial penalties as appropriate
Progressive discipline
- ) multiple step process
- ) each step leads to a more significant sanction
- ) Severity of infraction will determine steps
Documentation
Any discussion or activity regarding discipline need to be
Punishment
- )Punishment should be commensurate with the offense
2. ) Corrective action should be swift and appropriate
Education
The number one reason people are noncompliant is because they did not know the appropriate choice to make. Education should never be labeled as punishment, One put in a positive and supportive contacts; It can be effective correct action for noncompliant behavior
New employee policy
OIG urges an organization to do a reasonable and pertinent background investigation including reference checks. Including reviews of federal sanctions list