Agency Compliance Program

Agency Compliance Program

Welcome to the Mental Health Association of Nassau County Inc.’s (MHANC) Compliance Program page.  This page includes documents such as the Agency’s Corporate Compliance Plan, Corporate Compliance Hotline information, Notice of Privacy Practices, and written compliance policies and procedures informing the Agency’s employees and contractors about Federal and State False Claim Acts and whistleblower protections.

The purpose of the Agency’s Compliance Program is to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. It drives the decisions that are made within the Agency, including priorities that are set, and supports the Agency in making business decisions that ensure that high legal and ethical standards are met; detects and prevents activities that are contrary to the Agency’s standards, policies and laws; ensures that the Agency meets its regulatory obligations and imposes corrective action for non-compliance.

Further, the Compliance Program assists in creating and maintaining a culture of integrity and demonstrates the Agency’s commitment to accuracy and responsibility. It is meant to be a resource for staff and the Agency’s Board of Directors, establishing mechanisms for employees to raise concerns about potential compliance issues/violations and ensures that those concerns are appropriately addressed.

Additionally, the Compliance Program provides education and training to staff and the Board of Directors regarding Compliance and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as assists the Agency in ensuring that quality services are provided to the consumers that it services.

Lastly, the Agency’s Compliance Program promotes self-monitoring of: (1) The effectiveness of the Agency Compliance Program, (2) Compliance and HIPAA Policy and Procedures; and (3) Monitoring and Auditing of areas of risk that may affect the Agency, such as deficiencies in documentation, leading to claims submitted to Medicaid and Medicare that are not supported, not meeting New York State requirements related to Medicaid Exclusion Checks, and to the oversight of staff credentialing and recredentialing. 

The Agency’s Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer is:
Lisa Weiss, LMSW, CHC, CHPC
(516) 489-2322, extension 1234
lweiss@mhanc.org

The Agency’s HIPAA Security Officer is:
Dominic Padmore
IT Manager
(516) 489-2322, extension 1111
dpadmore@mhanc.org