Employees may report suspected improper conduct, illegal actions, good faith belief of violations of the compliance program or applicable laws utilizing a dedicated hotline telephone number established specifically for this purpose.
You may also submit your report in a variety of other ways.
The School of Medicine (SOM) and its related organizations desire to fully comply with all federal and state laws and regulations. Any claim or suspicion of non-compliant behavior is a serious matter that demands immediate attention. Failure to comply with the laws and regulations could result in penalties and fines, exclusion from federal/state programs, damage to an individual’s and/or institution’s reputations and in some situations could result in criminal charges being filed.
All employees, medical students, residents, and other learners have a responsibility and a duty to the SOM to report known or suspected claims of non-compliant behavior or activities. Failure to report suspected issues is a violation of one’s duty to the institution and could result in disciplinary action being taken against the individual for failure to report such matters to the organization.
There is no prescribed process on how to notify a SOM official of a known or suspected compliance issue, the key is tell someone of authority who can research the matter or advance it to another level for appropriate action. Report the matter to your supervisor, department chair or administrator, Office of Regulatory Compliance, SIU HC Administrative Office, or someone of authority that you feel comfortable speaking with regarding the matter.
SOM Office of Compliance
801 N. Rutledge Rm. 2042
P.O. Box 19683
Springfield, IL. 62794-9683
Phone: (217) 545-2110
Fax: (217) 545-0786
ALL matters including clinical
Other Suggested Contacts
SIU Legal Counsel
(217) 545-9362
Associate Dean for Research
and Faculty Affairs
(217) 545-7936
Office of Human Resources
(217) 545-0223
Student Affairs
(217) 545-2860
There are a variety of methods in reporting a possible issue for investigation. The key is that you tell someone of authority who can initiate the needed investigation and determine whether corrective measures are needed. Listed below are several methods on how to file a report:
SIU HC Administrative Office
320 East Carpenter
P.O. Box 19639
Springfield, IL. 62794-9639
Phone: (217) 545-8850
Fax: (217) 545-1884
Clinical matters only
Dean and Provost
(217) 545-3625
Comptroller-Sponsored Program Mgmt.
(217) 545-1696
Residency Affairs
(217) 545-8853
Security
(217) 545-7777 (day)
(217) 545-7000 (night)
The SIU Compliance Line is a toll-free, 24-hour, 7 day-a-week, telephone resource that allows you to report workplace concerns, including suspected illegal or unethical behavior; non-compliance with laws regulations and policies; patient privacy issues; patient safety concerns; criminal offenses; or other concerns. Callers may remain anonymous if they so choose.