Taking a Closer Look

The Sparrow Health System Compliance Plan was developed to provide guidance to all Associates in carrying out daily activities in an ethical and legal manner. Sparrow’s Compliance Plan was adopted ten years ago (May, 1998) to facilitate and ensure compliance within the Health System. Key aspects of the plan are:

• Standards of Conduct and Associate Responsibilities under the plan;
• A Compliance Hotline to raise questions and report instances of possible non-compliance; as well as a Non-Retaliation Policy for reporting;
• Health System Compliance Policies and Procedures;

Contact Us: Rick Fellows, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Audit and Compliance Services 517.364.2698 rick.fellows@sparrow.org Barb Stamm, Compliance Manager 517.364.2807 barb.stamm@sparrow.org Marcia Cierlik, Compliance Education Specialist 517.364.2249 marcia.cierlik@sparrow.org Compliance Hotline 517.267.9990

Compliance Plan Booklet False Claims Act Summary False Claims Act Policy

• Education of Sparrow Associates regarding this plan and related policies;
• Auditing and monitoring efforts by Sparrow Associates and external consultations.
• Identification of a Compliance Officer, Compliance Committees and Compliance Staff;
• Process Improvement Plans to correct system/process issues or address compliance concerns;
• Enforcement of the plan through education and disciplinary action;
• Development of Departmental and Affiliate Compliance Plans that address specific compliance risks in these areas.

Associates are encouraged and others are also welcome to contact our department with any compliance concerns.