Common use of Compliance Plan Clause in Contracts

Compliance Plan. Contractor and its employees, contractors and agents shall read, acknowledge receipt, and comply with all provisions of the latest edition of the County Mental Health Compliance Plan and Code of Ethics (“Compliance Plan”). The Compliance Plan includes policies and procedures that are designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in federal health care programs, as required by Section 6032 of the Deficit Reduction Act (“DRA”). Failure to comply with any Compliance Plan provision, including without limitation, DRA compliance provisions is a material breach of this Contract and grounds for termination for cause. The ethics plan ensures that the conduct of employees reflects the principles of the Mental Health Department to treat consumers, the general public, and other employees with integrity, honesty, courtesy, fairness and to adhere to the requirements set by various federal and statute regulatory agencies. Contractor agrees that all staff employed by Contractor will follow these ethical standards, including compliance with state and federal regulations for safeguarding client information. Contractor will certify, on an annual basis, that it and all of its employees, contractors and agents have read and received a copy of the Compliance Plan and agree to abide by its provisions, and will orientate staff to enforce established standards to ensure organizational and individual compliance. In addition, at the time Contractor hires a new employee, contractor or agent, Contractor will certify that the individual has read and received a copy of the Compliance Plan and agrees to abide by its provisions.