The Regional Behavioral Health Authority must have policies and procedures that guard against a conflict of interest between the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, a current or prospective provider, or any individual member of either organization.
004.01POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. The Regional Behavioral Health Authority must have policies and procedures that, at a minimum, ensure no person covered under the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, a current or prospective provider, or any individual member of either organization:(A) Is the recipient of gifts or gratuities, with financial value or otherwise, from individuals or organizations doing business with the Regional Behavioral Health Authority or a provider;(B) Misuses confidential information;(C) Uses the organization's personnel, resources, property, or funds for personal financial gain;(D) Employs persons related by kinship or personal or professional association without prior written approval from the Regional Behavioral Health Authority; or(E) Uses or attempts to use any official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for themselves or others.004.02REPORTING OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Regional Behavioral Health Authority must have policies and procedures that address any conflict of interest between the Regional Behavioral Health Authority in its role as administrator and any provider including the Regional Behavioral Health Authority in its role as a provider and detail the method to identifying, reporting, and resolving potential conflicts of interest. All disclosures, reports, and resolutions must be in writing and be available for review by the Division.206 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 004
Amended effective 4/11/2015.Amended effective 6/27/2021