Compliance
Fauquier Health has implemented a Compliance Program (“Program”) and Code of Conduct (“Code”) that applies to all associates, Board members, providers, and contractors. Fauquier Health is committed to the highest standards of integrity as we deliver care, and our Program is designed to address and mitigate risks.
An effective compliance program fosters a culture of integrity that starts with the Board and extends throughout the organization. The Fauquier Health Program ensures the development and ongoing assessment of infrastructure to prevent, detect, and correct potential compliance concerns. Fauquier Health is committed to creating a culture that supports integrity, ethics, and compliance in our day-to-day activities. The Fauquier Health Program and the supporting infrastructure and activities are periodically reviewed and updated to provide assurances that the Program is effective and meets expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
To view our Code of Conduct select the link below.
Report Concerns and Questions to Compliance
Speak Up!
If you become aware of any conduct or practices that may violate the Code of Conduct, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, or an associate’s Compliance or Privacy obligations, you are encouraged to speak up.
Resources are available to support you if you have questions or concerns related to Code of Conduct matters. You can report your concerns through any of the following three channels—and you may choose to remain anonymous:
- Associates are encouraged to speak to their direct supervisor or another member of management.
- Speak to a Compliance Professional.
- Submit a question or online report to the Ethics Help Line 24/7 using one of the following:
- Call: 888.302.9224
- Email: Compliance@BSMHealth.org
- Online: U.S. Compliance and Privacy Concern Form
Fauquier Health Ethics Help Line (powered by a third-party vendor for confidentiality), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by using the Fauquier Health Compliance and Privacy Concern Form Online. You may report anonymously.
To reach the Fauquier Health’s Chief Compliance Officer, Donna Abbondandolo, or a Compliance Professional please email Compliance@BSMHealth.org.
To reach the Privacy Office, please email Privacy@BSMHealth.org.
If you are a patient with a safety, care, or quality concern, please ask nursing leadership to connect you with a patient representative. Additionally, concerns about the safety or quality of care provided may be reported to The Joint Commission.
If you are an associate with patient care, safety or quality concerns, please submit them through the Electronic Event Reporting System.
Fauquier Health prohibits retaliation for good faith reporting of potential non-compliance or for reporter cooperation in investigations. To the extent possible, Fauquier Health will take reasonable precautions to maintain confidentiality of those who report compliance concerns.
Notice to Vendors
Vendors and contractors must be aware of, and agree to abide by, the following provisions of our Compliance Program as a continuing condition to do business with us.