CODE OF CONDUCT
Employee Standards
Standards of Behavior
Quality and Safety We commit to quality and safety in everything we do.
Communication We use words and actions to communicate our commitment to excellence and integrity.
Ownership We take ownership of opportunities and challenges.
Relationships We build relationships to provide care and service with respect, compassion, and integrity.
Professionalism We demonstrate professionalism in how we act, what we know, and how we treat others.
Teamwork We work together toward a common vision.
Conflict of Interest
We have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest. We rely on your judgment and discretion to avoid conflicts of interest and to seek guidance from management whenever you have doubt. Conflicts of interest may occur if your outside activities or personal interests influence or appear to influence your ability to make objective decisions relative to your job responsibilities. If the demands of any outside activities hinder or distract you from your job performance or cause you to use Children’ s Colorado resources inappropriately, a conflict of interest may also exist. If you are unsure whether an outside activity might constitute a conflict of interest, please speak with your manager or contact the Compliance and Business Ethics Department( CaBE).( Conflict of Interest – General Guidelines)
We are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest to ensure important decisions are not influenced by such circumstances. If you are concerned that a potential conflict of interest may have a direct implication on patient care, please reference the Ethical Issues policy.( Ethical Issues Policy)
Q. In appreciation of our business, a vendor occasionally invites me to dinner or other entertainment activity. Is it appropriate for me to accept the invitation?
A. It depends, extending or accepting business courtesies may raise legal and ethical issues. Such activities may be undertaken only when they align with Children’ s Colorado’ s gift policy.( Gifts and Other Business Source Interactions)
Q. A vendor has offered to pay for some of our team members to attend a conference to learn about a new product. They will pay all travel expenses. Is this a conflict of interest?
A. Accepting this offer could be construed as accepting a gift of greater than nominal value or an inducement for business from the vendor and therefore should not be accepted. If Children’ s Colorado feels that learning about the new product is worthwhile, the hospital may elect to pay for team members to attend. When in doubt, discuss the situation with your supervisor or CaBE.
Q. A vendor we do business with brings my department personnel lunch on occasion. Is this a conflict of interest? A. Children’ s Colorado does not allow vendors to bring in meals to team members per policy.( Gifts and Other Business
Source Interactions)
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