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General CEU: Effective Compliance in ABA Organizations

Effective Compliance in ABA Organizations is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of clinical documentation, payer communication, supervision records, and leadership review. In Effective Compliance in ABA Organizations, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Council of Autism Service Providers

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Course Description

In today's complex regulatory landscape, ABA organizations must prioritize compliance to mitigate risks, maintain public trust, and ensure long-term sustainability. This presentation will explore strategies for effectively embedding a comprehensive compliance program into your ABA organization. Key topics to be covered include: Understanding the Regulatory Environment: A deep dive into relevant regulations and industry standards that impact ABA organizations. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential compliance risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Developing a Compliance Framework: Creating a tailored compliance program that aligns with your organization's goals and values. Establishing Compliance Governance: Implementing a robust governance structure to oversee compliance efforts. Training and Education: Providing comprehensive training and education to employees at all levels. Monitoring and Auditing: Conducting regular monitoring and audits to ensure compliance adherence. Incident Response and Remediation: Developing a plan for responding to and remediating compliance incidents. Best Practices and Case Studies: Sharing real-world examples of successful compliance programs in ABA organizations. By attending this presentation, attendees will gain valuable insights into how to build a strong compliance culture within their ABA organization, protect against regulatory penalties, and foster a positive reputation.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify the regulatory landscape: Attendees will gain an introduction into the relevant regulations and industry standards that impact ABA organizations, enabling them to identify and address potential compliance risks.
  2. Develop a tailored compliance program: Participants will hear how to create/detect a compliance program that aligns with their organization's specific goals and values, ensuring effective risk mitigation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  3. Build a strong compliance culture: Attendees will acquire knowledge on strategies for fostering a compliance-oriented culture within their ABA organization, empowering employees to maintain compliance and promoting ethical behavior.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 0
APA 0
COA 1

About the Instructor

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Stephanie Ratliff
M.A., CCC-SLP, CHC, CHPC

Stephanie Ratliff has over 25 years of experience in healthcare. She has a proven track record in fostering and encouraging highly effective compliance programs, including her current role as Vice President of Compliance and Risk for a +125-facility integrated delivery system serving 12 states. Stephanie’s experience includes conducting compliance program effectiveness evaluations and risk assessments, developing organizational auditing and monitoring programs and ensuring training initiatives that spreads a culture of compliance and ethical behavior. With her extensive experience, Stephanie has skillfully managed a varied array of compliance challenges, encompassing revenue cycle auditing and false claims, patient and employee safety, conflict of interest, privacy, and information security. Before taking on her role as Vice President of Governance, Risk and Compliance, Stephanie sharpened her skills through clinical practice, continuing education, mentorship, and management positions within a variety of healthcare settings. Stephanie holds a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology along with Certification in Healthcare Compliance and Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance.

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