US Physiatry requires all covered individuals (workforce members, business affiliates, and agents) to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As employees and representatives of US Physiatry we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Reporting Responsibility
This Whistleblower Protection Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns internally so that US Physiatry can address and correct inappropriate conduct and actions. It is the responsibility of all covered individuals to report concerns about violations of US Physiatry’s standard of conduct or suspected violations of law or regulations that govern US Physiatry’s operations.
No Retaliation
US Physiatry is steadfast in its protection of whistleblowers and strictly prohibits retribution, harassment, intimidation, or any other form of retaliation against covered individuals or other persons or entities that, in good faith, make a compliance report or complaint.
Retaliation includes any of the following actions taken by covered individuals against a protected person who has made a good faith report or complaint: (i) the discharge, discipline, suspension, demotion, change in responsibilities or any other adverse employment action, negative consequence, or detrimental change in the terms or conditions of employment, whether formal or informal, (ii) adverse contractual action; (iii) intimidation, retributory action, harassment, and threats of violence; (iv) penalization; and (v) discrimination.
Reporting Procedure
US Physiatry has an open-door policy and suggests that employees share their questions, concerns, suggestions, or complaints with their supervisor. If you are not comfortable speaking with your supervisor or you are not satisfied with your supervisor’s response, you are encouraged to speak with the President.
Supervisors and managers are required to report complaints or concerns about suspected ethical and legal violations in writing to the Compliance Officer who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints. Employees with concerns or complaints may also submit their concerns in writing directly to their supervisor or the President or the Compliance Officer.
Compliance Officer
The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all complaints about unethical or illegal conduct are investigated and resolved. The Compliance Officer will advise the Executive Compliance Committee of all complaints and their resolution.
Acting in Good Faith
Anyone filing a written complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.
Confidentiality
Violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant. Reports of violations or suspected violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.
Covered individuals may confidentially report compliance issues, concerns, and program violations in person, by U.S. mail or interoffice mail, telephone, or email, as follows:
Address
1776 Woodstead Ct. Suite 208
The Woodlands, TX 77380
General E-mail Address
compliance@nullusphysiatry.com
General Office Line
877-749-7428
Handling of Reported Violations
The Compliance Officer will notify the person who submitted a complaint and acknowledge receipt of the reported violation or suspected violation. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action will be taken if warranted by the investigation.
Standards of Conduct for Medical Service-Providers
Whistleblower Protection Policy