Frank Ruelas (Francisco.ruelas@dignityhealth.org) is a Facility Compliance Professional with Dignity Health in Phoenix, AZ.

For a truly effective compliance program, compliance professionals should develop open lines of communication with members of the organization’s workforce. This is particularly important with new employees, because new employees are often focused on identifying key contacts within the organization that they can then reach out to for assistance. Here are some suggestions for accomplishing this when you introduce yourself to new employees.