Welcome to the VCUHS Compliance Services Website
Our goal is to provide all employees and visitors to our site a central location for accessing information regarding the wide range of compliance issues that impact VCUHS. Throughout our site, we have compiled internal resources and resources from external regulatory bodies that may be useful to you and your compliance related interests.
Core elements of The VCUHS Compliance Program include:
- Commitment and support from executive leaders
- Institutional policies, standards and expectations
- Education and outreach
- Routine monitoring and auditing
- Timely and appropriate responses to compliance issues
- On-going assessment, analysis and response to emerging risks and regulatory developments
- Processes (including a helpline) which invite and enable the safe reporting of compliance concerns
- Timely investigation of reported concerns and protecting of complainant rights
- Implementation of appropriate sanctions and corrective actions to address noncompliance when it occurs
- Process improvement projects as needed to enhance compliance efforts
- Regular evaluations of program effectiveness
The commitment to compliance is imbedded in the expectation that all members of VCUHS will meet the professional, ethical and regulatory standards associated with their individual roles. Faculty, staff, residents, students and other affiliates, are all expected to maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations related to their work, comply with VCUHS policies and procedures, act in a professional and ethical manner, and contact appropriate institutional offices when questions or concerns about compliance arise. We hope that you will explore this site and contact us should you have any questions or comments.
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Our Mission Statement
Compliance Services is dedicated to the advancement of professional standards of conduct and ethical practices throughout the organization. Compliance Services aspires to promote a culture of compliance by preventing, correcting, and investigating issues through consultation, education, and enforcement.
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The Compliance Services Team is led by the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, Cynthia Earnhardt, who works closely with Senior Leadership and has a direct reporting relationship with the Board of Directors and the Audit and Compliance Committee.
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If it concerns you, it concerns us.
Call the Helpline: 1-800-620-1438
Available 24 hours a day
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Frequently Asked Questions