Enclosure_2_Sample_Exhibit_E_-_Corporate_Compliance_Code_of_Conduct_(Third_Parties).pdf
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- San Mateo County, San Francisco City, California
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Exhibit E is a Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct document for third parties engaging with San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), a public hospital and clinic system in San Mateo County, California. The document outlines comprehensive compliance requirements for contractors, emphasizing strict adherence to federal and state healthcare program regulations. Contractors are required to submit accurate claims, report potential violations within 15 days of discovery, and cooperate fully with compliance and external audits.
The document details specific ethical obligations for contractors, including prohibition of kickbacks, bribes, or inappropriate gifts, and mandates full transparency in business relationships. Contractors must avoid activities that could interfere with contract performance and have access to a compliance hotline (800-965-9775) for reporting potential violations. The code also stipulates that non-compliance could result in contract termination and potential legal penalties. An authorized representative of the contractor must certify understanding and commitment to these guidelines when executing the agreement.
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EXHIBIT E
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE SMMC CODE OF CONDUCT (THIRD PARTIES)
Contractor recognizes and is fully dedicated to advancing SMMC’s commitment to full compliance with all Federal, State, and other governmental health care program requirements, including its commitment to prepare and submit accurate claims consistent with such requirements.
Contractor will comply with all Federal, State or other governmental health care program requirements.
Contractor, to the extent its contractual duties require it to submit the reports covered in this paragraph, will promptly submit accurate information for Federal health care cost reports including, but not limited to, the requirement to submit accurate information regarding acute available bed count for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment.
Contractor will report to the SMMC Compliance Officer any suspected violation of any Federal health care program requirements within fifteen (15) days of discovery of the violation.
Contractor has the right to use the SMMC Disclosure Program by calling the Compliance Hotline at (800) 965-9775 or reporting incidents directly to the Compliance Officer. SMMC is committed to non-retaliation and will maintain, as appropriate, confidentiality and anonymity with respect to such disclosures.
Contractor understands that non-compliance with Federal and State health care program requirements, and failing to report any such violations, could result in termination of the Agreement and/or any other penalties as permitted by law.
Contractor is responsible for acquiring sufficient knowledge to recognize potential compliance issues applicable to the duties outlined in the Agreement and for appropriately seeking advice regarding such issues.
Contractor will not offer, give, or accept any “kickback,” bribe, payment, gift, or thing of value to any person or entity with whom SMMC has or is seeking any business or regulatory relationship in relation to said business or regulatory relationship (other than payments authorized by law under such relationships). Contractor will promptly report the offering or receipt of such gifts to the SMMC Compliance Officer.
Contractor will not engage in any financial, business, or other activity which may interfere or appear to interfere with the performance of the duties under the Agreement or that involve the use of SMMC/County property, facilities, or resources.
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Contractor will cooperate fully and honestly in the event that SMMC and/or County is audited by an outside agency including, but not limited to, compliance audits regarding enforcement of Federal and State regulations, any applicable accreditation standards, and/or SMMC system-wide policies.
TO REPORT VIOLATIONS,
CALL THE COMPLIANCE HOT LINE: (800) 965-9775
Contractor, in executing this Agreement, certifies that an authorized representative has received this Code of Conduct, understands it, has authority to commit Contractor to this Code of Conduct, and has committed Contractor to comply with this Code of Conduct.
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