Policies & Compliance
Trust starts with transparency. These policies demonstrate our commitment to operating with integrity.
You're trusting us with your loved ones. That trust demands accountability at every level—making procedures clear, accessible, and empowering to uphold the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities
Key Policies:
Whistleblower Policy
Protects employees, contractors, and others who report violations of laws, regulations, or policies. This includes confidential reporting options and explicit anti-retaliation protections.
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Establishes confidential hotline (631-366-2933) and online reporting systems that preserve anonymity.
Download arrow_right_altCorporate Compliance Discipline Policy
Outlines consequences for non-compliant behavior, failure to report violations, or retaliation against those who do report—making it clear that accountability applies at all levels.
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Key Policies:
False Claims Act Policy
Explains federal and state laws prohibiting fraudulent billing, details prevention procedures, and outlines penalties. Makes clear that knowingly submitting false claims results in termination and legal consequences.
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Ensures vendors and contractors understand False Claims Act requirements and our expectations for ethical conduct.
Download arrow_right_altConflict of Interest Policy
Requires board members, officers, and key employees to disclose potential conflicts, refrain from voting on related matters, and ensure decisions serve Brightway's interests rather than personal gain.
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Exclusion Screening Policy
Details pre-employment and ongoing monthly screening of all staff, board members, volunteers, and vendors against Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG), and System for Award Management (SAM) databases.
Download arrow_right_altContractor Agreement Requirements Policy
Requires all vendor contracts to include compliance program adherence and termination clauses. Ensures contractors meet the same standards we hold ourselves to.
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Corporate Compliance Committee Charter
Establishes a board committee responsible for oversight, defines membership and responsibilities, and sets meeting frequency.
Download arrow_right_altCompliance Policy Development, Approval and Review
Details how policies are created, who approves them, how often they're reviewed, and how updates are communicated.
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