Common use of Management Certifications Clause in Contracts

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.”

Management Certifications. In addition to the responsibilities set forth in this CIA for all Covered Persons, certain VITAS WCH employees (Certifying Employees) are specifically expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable VITAS WCH 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 OfficerNursing, PresidentRehabilitation, Chief Financial OfficerAdministration, Chief Operating OfficerBusiness Department, Chief Information Officerand all members of senior management and the leaders of all divisions, Chief Compliance Officerbusiness units, all Senior Vice Presidents or department with operations field responsibility, National Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officerthat relate to the 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 VITAS WCH policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of VITAS WCH 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 VITAS SNAP employees (Certifying Employees) are expected to monitor and oversee activities within their areas of authority and shall annually certify that the applicable VITAS SNAP 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 /CEO; CFO; Compliance Officer, all Senior /Director of Quality and Production; Vice Presidents with operations field responsibility, National Medical President of Business Development and Marketing; Lab Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer; Director of Customer Support; Vice President of Sales; Human Resources Manager; Director of Contracts; IT/Development Manager. 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 requirements of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, and VITAS SNAP policies, and I have taken steps to promote such compliance. To the best of my knowledge, the [insert name of department] of VITAS SNAP is in compliance with all applicable Federal health care program requirements and the obligations requirements of the Corporate Integrity Agreement. I understand that this certification is being provided to and relied upon by the United States.”