decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Compliance / Step Two_Writing standards and procedures
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Article Overview
This article explains the role of written standards and procedures in a healthcare compliance program. It discusses how practices can organize internal controls, use existing organizational or third-party materials, and rely on publicly available compliance resources to build and maintain a practical written framework. The content is aimed at practices evaluating how to structure compliance documentation and keep staff informed about updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Written standards and procedures are a foundational compliance tool for helping practices organize risk areas and maintain consistent internal expectations. The article is relevant to organizations seeking a practical approach to compliance documentation, especially when resources are limited or multiple entities share responsibilities.
What You Will Learn
- Why written standards and procedures are a core compliance program element
- How practices may organize compliance documentation around identified risk areas
- What kinds of public and organizational resources can be used to assemble a written compliance manual
- How updates to compliance materials should be managed and communicated
- How different practice arrangements may affect the development of compliance standards
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Medical billing teams
- Healthcare administrators
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