The Contracts Department supports UConn Health’s mission by utilizing their contracting expertise to efficiently manage contract creation and execution while minimizing risk, facilitating positive internal and external contracting relationships, and ensuring contract compliance with federal and state laws and regulations as well as UConn Health policies and procedures.
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Contract Compliance (UConn Storrs and Regional)
Contracting and Compliance can guide end user departments throughout the contracting process to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and make sure vendors deliver on agreed upon contracts and services.
Clery
While several compliance areas are responsible for various Clery requirements, the Division of Public Safety reports on crime, maintains necessary policies, protocols and reports and offers resources for the University Community.
Athletics
Athletics Compliance can provide guidance regarding permissible and prohibited conduct of student-athletes, coaches and administrators, in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
Animal Use in Teaching and Research
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) can provide guidance related to the University’s program for the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching. Animal welfare or non-compliance concerns may be reported to IACUC, the Attending Veterinarian or Research Compliance Services (RCS).
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
The Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity and Search Compliance Unit of the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) provides search committee education and training. OIE can answer your questions throughout the search process to support compliance with AA/EEO regulations and best practices.
ADA/Section 504
As part of the University’s commitment to providing equal access and full participation for individuals with disabilities, the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) monitors the University’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in any service, program or activity. OIE provides training and guidance on federal disability laws and University Policies related to accessibility. The Associate Vice President of OIE serves as UConn’s ADA Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator.
Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs
The Office of Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs is the first point of contact for any regulatory inquiry or visit whether expected or unannounced. This office is responsible for educating and monitoring new and revised regulations, codes and standards set forward by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), the Department of Public Health (DPH), and other regulatory agencies. It provides guidance and support in preparing for accreditation, certification and other surveys. Additionally, it assists in the development of corrective actions when issues are identified, and collaborates with quality and patient safety.