AHRC New York City to Participate in National Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week; Planned events to focus on the importance of acting lawfully and ethically

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeping up its tradition of encouraging employees to follow the highest of standards, AHRC New York City announced today that it will be participating in Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week, organized each year by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics& Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE & HCCA). This year it is being held November 4 through 10. As a part of its efforts AHRC New York City will be sending out clever corporate compliance posters to all residences and facilities, publishing a special edition of FACTS FRIDAY, the intra-agency newsletter, holding a luncheon for the compliance staff with the CEO, and holding a compliance contest for staff to participate in.  All of these activities are key to maintaining AHRC NYC's commitment to being an ethical corporate citizen.

"A core component of our values at AHRC is our high commitment to honesty and ethical behavior in our daily work. By adhering to these standards, we show our respect for the individuals we support, their families and to each other, and we also ensure receipt of all the funds necessary to support our day-to-day work and to keep AHRC New York City strong," said Marco R. Damiani, CEO of AHRC NYC.

Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week is an extension of AHRC New York City's ongoing compliance and ethics program, which is headed by Dr. Marie Cavallo, who is certified in Healthcare Compliance & Privacy.

Standard company-wide compliance and ethics education is held at least annually to reinforce with employees, and our board of directors, AHRC New York City's commitment to compliant and ethical behavior. In addition, ongoing trainings and meetings are held as needed to roll-out new and updated compliance and ethics program policies & procedures to keep compliant and ethical behavior in all that we do to provide services to the people we support.

About AHRC New York City
A family governed organization committed to finding ways for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to build full lives as defined by each person and supported by dedicated families, staff and community partners. Touching the lives of over 15,000 people annually, AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services to the I/DD population in the state. The organization is the New York City Chapter of The Arc New York, and an affiliate of The Arc of the United States. Learn more at www.ahrcnyc.org.

About Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week
The first National Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week, developed by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics & the Health Care Compliance Association, was held May 22-28, 2005. This year will be the 14th annual Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week celebration.  Since 2005, Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week has been celebrated by companies more than 2,500 times.

Contact: Marie Cavallo, 212-780-2504, [email protected]

SOURCE AHRC New York City

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