Management Certifications Clause Samples

Management Certifications. The Certifying Covered Persons shall monitor compliance within the divisions or departments for which they are responsible and annually certify that the applicable division or department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and the requirements of this CIA. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Covered Person shall certify as follows: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of division or department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring [insert name of division or department]’s compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, requirements of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and CHN’s policies and procedures. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of division or department] is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the requirements of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Covered Person is unable to provide this certification, the Certifying Covered Person shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, CHN shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Covered Persons to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Covered Person making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Spring Gate employees (Certifying Employees) are expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Spring Gate department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements, with the obligations of this CIA, and with professionally recognized standards of healthcare. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Administrator; Director of Nursing; Medical Director; Assistant Director of Nursing; Social Worker; Activities Director; Director of Therapy and Respiratory Therapy Director. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, professionally recognized standards of healthcare, and Spring Gate policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of Spring Gate is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and professionally recognized standards of healthcare. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Kindred and RehabCare employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable RehabCare division is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following employees (or their functional equivalents): RehabCare - President, Senior Vice President of Finance, Senior Vice President of Quality, Division Vice President of Clinical Operations, Division Vice President of Clinical Services, Division Senior Vice President of Skilled Rehabilitation Services (SRS), Senior Vice Presidents of SRS, Regional Vice Presidents of SRS, and Vice President of Sales & Business Development of SRS, Regional Vice Presidents of SRS; and, Kindred - any Kindred executives who have direct oversight responsibilities for RehabCare including but not limited to the Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and Kindred’s policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of RehabCare is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Toccoa employees are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Toccoa department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Administrator, Director of Financial Services and Human Resources, Director of Business Services, and the Director of Clinical Services. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and Toccoa policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of Toccoa is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.”‌‌‌ If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.‌‌

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain SpecialCare employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable SpecialCare department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the Chief Executive Officer and any individuals with the title of Senior Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, or Vice President. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and SpecialCare policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, except as otherwise described herein, the [insert name of department] of SpecialCare is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain Post Acute Medical employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Post Acute Medical department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and other senior leaders of divisions, business units, or departments with operations that relate to Federal health care programs. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and Post Acute Medical policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of Post Acute Medical is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.‌‌ Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Post Acute Medical shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Employees to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Employee making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ employees with their primary worksites at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ USD Medical Center (Certifying Employees) are expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ USD Medical Center department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ USD Medical Center’s President; Vice-President, Operations; Vice-President, Finance; Vice- President, Medical Officer Medical; Executive Director for Human Resources Strategic Partner; and Chief Information Officer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ USD Medical Center policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ USD Medical Center is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Employee is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Employee shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall develop and implement a written process for Certifying Employees to follow for the purpose of completing the certification required by this section (e.g., reports that must be reviewed, assessments that must be completed, sub-certifications that must be obtained, etc. prior to the Certifying Employee making the required certification).

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, Certifying Covered Persons are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable Good Shepherd department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and with the obligations of this CIA. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Covered Person shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and Good Shepherd Hospice, Wichita, L.L.C. policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, except as otherwise described herein, the [insert name of department] of Good Shepherd Hospice, Wichita, L.L.C. is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.” If any Certifying Covered Person is unable to provide such a certification, the Certifying Covered Person shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why he or she is unable to provide the certification outlined above.

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain VITAS employees (Certifying Employees) are expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable VITAS department is in compliance with applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of this CIA. These Certifying Employees shall include, at a minimum, the following: Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, all Senior Vice Presidents with operations field responsibility, National Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. For each Reporting Period, each Certifying Employee shall sign a certification that states: “I have been trained on and understand the compliance requirements and responsibilities as they relate to [insert name of department], an area under my supervision. My job responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regard to the [insert name of department] with all applicable Federal health care program requirements, obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and VITAS policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of VITAS is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.”