Have you ever heard the term "whistleblower"? In this environment of ever-increasing regulatory and other scrutiny, who has not heard that term and worried about its implications?

Having a robust corporate compliance program will serve to reduce the likelihood of whistleblower activity and, if it does occur, may serve to mitigate any damages or penalties associated with the claim. Weatherbee can develop and implement an effective corporate compliance program, including the staff education necessary for changing a hospice's organizational culture to one of quality and compliance.

Corporate Compliance Program Development is fundamental for hospices that want to:

• Promote regulatory compliance and quality of care
• Empower its staff to actively participate in problem identification and performance improvement initiatives
• Change its organizational culture – from one of passivity, blaming, fear or intimidation to one of pro-activity, openness, enthusiasm and unity
• Develop effective auditing and monitoring strategies that will help the hospice manage the increased scrutiny of Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) and Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs)