As one of Brooklyn's premier medical centers, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (DHSU) recognizes that fostering an atmosphere of integrity, honesty and morality is of utmost importance. Achieving our mission to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve and our vision of everyone working together as a team to provide the best quality, comfort and service to our patients depend on an ethical atmosphere.

Maintaining high ethical standards is the responsibility of each DHSU team member. If you become aware of any situation that may jeopardize the ethical integrity of DHSU, it's up to you to report it.

DHSU's Compliance Line is an effective way to report activities that may be in violation of the law, such as possible violations related to:

• Medicare/ Medicaid fraud and abuse;
• Fraudulent billing;
• Professional and business ethics;
• Professional standards of practice;
• Patient confidentiality;
• Patient rights;
• Conflicts of interest;
• Bribes & Kickbacks;
• Substance abuse;
• Harassment and discrimination;
• Human Subject & Animal Protection;
• Scientific Misconduct

DHSU's Compliance Line is simple and available 24/7!!

To file a report, select a location and click continue. You may follow up on a report that has already been submitted by clicking on the "Follow up on a report" link.

You may also call DHSU's Compliance Line directly at 877-349-SUNY.

Please be aware that you may report without identifying yourself. Calls are not recorded and web- reports are not traceable. There shall be no reprisals for good faith reporting of actual or possible violations.

To Make a Report

Online

By Phone

After you complete your report you will be assigned a unique code called a "report key." Write down your report key and password and keep them in a safe place. After 5-6 business days, use your report key and password to check your report for feedback or questions.