Procedures for Reporting Violations or Concerns

Each University community member is expected to report violations or concerns about violations of the University's Code of Conduct that come to his/her attention. Managers have a special duty to adhere to the standards set forth in the Code of Conduct, to recognize violations, and to enforce the standards. Disciplinary actions for proven violations of the Code, or for retaliation against anyone who reports possible violations, will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may include termination of employment. Individuals who violate the Code may also be subject to criminal charges in some circumstances.

How to Report a Violation or Discuss a Concern

You may report violations or concerns to your immediate supervisor or department head, if appropriate. You may also call the University Compliance Office at the number established for this purpose: (314) 362-4998. Reports may be made anonymously to this number, if the caller so desires. This line has no caller identification or number recognition.

You may also click on the button below to access a form (PDF format-Adobe Reader software required) that can be used to report violations or concerns.


Reporting Form

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False Claims Laws for Federal and State Health Care Programs
Washington University is committed to complying with the requirements of federal and state laws, including Section 6302 of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, and to preventing and detecting fraud, waste, or abuse in its organization in connection with federal and state health care programs. Additional information may be viewed by clicking on the link below:

Click for Additional Information

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Washington University is committed to complying with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, P.L. 111-5. The Act provides explicit protections for certain individuals who make specified disclosures relating to funds covered by the Act in Division A, Title XV, section 1553, Protecting State and Local Government and Contractor Whistleblowers. Additional information may be viewed by clicking on the link below.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ARRA

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For matters dealing with one of the specific areas below, you may call the number indicated, or you may call the University Compliance Office number mentioned above.

Animal Care Issues: (314) 362-7010
(Samuel Stanley, M.D., Vice Chancellor for Research)

Conflict of Interest Issues: (314) 362-7010
(Samuel Stanley, M.D., Vice Chancellor for Research)

Conflict of Interest ­ Procurement Issues: (314) 935-5727
(Alan Kuebler, Asst Vice Chancellor for Resource Mgt.)

Environmental Health and Safety Issues:  (314) 362-6816
(Bruce Backus, Asst. Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health and Safety)

HIPAA:
(Privacy-Pat Fisher, Privacy Office Educator) (314) 747-4975
(Security-Kevin Hardcastle, Information Security Officer) (314) 362-0735

Human Studies Issues: (314) 633-7400
(Human Research Protection Office)

Financial Issues: (314) 935-9018
(Barbara Feiner, Vice Chancellor for Finance & CFO)

Human Resources/Personnel Issues:
Danforth-West-North Campus Locations: (314) 935-7746
(Ann Prenatt, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources)

Medical School: (314) 362-4900
(Legail Chandler, Director - Medical School Campus)

Physician & Medical Professional Billing Issues: (314) 747-7660
(Jane Ditch, Director of Physician Billing Compliance)

Research Financial Management: (314) 362-7010
(Samuel Stanley, M.D., Vice Chancellor for Research)

Research Integrity Issues: (314) 362-7010
(Samuel Stanley, M.D., Vice Chancellor for Research)

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