Introduction

Healthcare compliance and governance are essential for ensuring quality care, protecting patient rights, and meeting regulatory standards in a highly regulated and sensitive industry. This training course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate complex healthcare compliance requirements, implement effective governance frameworks, and address ethical challenges. By focusing on best practices, global standards, and emerging trends, participants will be equipped to build resilient, ethical, and transparent healthcare organizations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of healthcare compliance and governance.
2. Navigate key healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and Anti-Kickback laws.
3. Develop and implement effective healthcare compliance programs.
4. Address governance challenges in patient care, data protection, and financial operations.
5. Foster an ethical culture that prioritizes accountability and patient safety.
6. Adapt to emerging trends, including digital health technologies and ESG priorities in healthcare.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Healthcare compliance officers and governance professionals.
• Hospital administrators and healthcare executives.
• Risk management and quality assurance specialists.
• Legal advisors and consultants in the healthcare industry.
• IT and data protection professionals managing healthcare records and systems.
• Medical professionals with leadership or administrative responsibilities.

5-Day Training Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Healthcare Compliance and Governance

• Overview of Compliance and Governance in Healthcare Organizations.
• Principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Ethical Leadership.
• Global Standards and Frameworks for Healthcare Governance.
• Case Study: Governance Failures and Lessons Learned in Healthcare.

Day 2: Navigating Key Healthcare Regulations

• Overview of Healthcare Regulatory Frameworks:
  • HIPAA (U.S.), GDPR (EU), and Regional Standards.
  • Anti-Kickback Statutes and Stark Laws.
• Ensuring Compliance in Patient Care and Financial Operations.
• Workshop: Assessing Organizational Compliance with Healthcare Regulations.

Day 3: Developing and Implementing Compliance Programs

• Designing Comprehensive Compliance Policies and Procedures.
• Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies for Healthcare Compliance.
• Internal Controls and Audits to Monitor Compliance.
• Practical Exercise: Creating a Healthcare Compliance Program for a Case Study Organization.

Day 4: Addressing Ethical and Governance Challenges in Healthcare

• Managing Patient Safety, Data Privacy, and Consent.
• Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare Decision-Making.
• Governance Structures to Ensure Quality Care and Financial Integrity.
• Role-Playing Activity: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in a Healthcare Setting.

Day 5: Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Healthcare Governance

• Digital Health and Telemedicine: Compliance and Governance Implications.
• Addressing ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Priorities in Healthcare.
• Leveraging AI and Big Data for Governance and Compliance.
• Capstone Activity: Developing a Comprehensive Healthcare Compliance and Governance Plan for a Case Study Hospital.

Course Outcome

Participants will leave this training course equipped with the skills to design and implement healthcare compliance programs and governance frameworks. They will gain practical tools to address regulatory challenges, foster ethical practices, and ensure high standards of care and accountability. This training empowers professionals to lead healthcare organizations toward compliance, sustainability, and excellence in patient care.