The Guthrie Clinic Code of Conduct

Compassion and care are part of our commitment to the communities we serve. [...] Guthrie realizes the sensitive nature of this information and is committed to maintaining its confidentiality. [...] All caregivers and contract service providers must be knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and conditions of participation, and should immediately report violations or suspected violations to a supervisor, the Compliance Line/Compliance Link, or the Compliance Office. [...] Although you may use confidential information to perform your job, it must not be shared with others unless the individuals have a need to know this information based on their job and have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of the information. [...] It is important for you to notify your supervisor or Safety and Security personnel of any workplace injury (regardless of severity), or any situation presenting a danger of injury so that timely corrective action may be taken to resolve the issue. [...] Organizational assets are to be maintained for business-related purposes. The personal use of any Guthrie asset without the prior approval of your supervisor is prohibited. [...] The occasional use of items, such as copying facilities or telephones, where the cost to Guthrie is insignificant, is permissible. [...] These laws could be violated by discussing Guthrie business with a competitor, such as how our prices are set, disclosing the terms of supplier relationships, or agreeing with a competitor to boycott a supplier. [...] The conduct of any political action committee is to be consistent with relevant laws and regulations. Guthrie will engage in public policy debate only through such agencies as state medical and professional societies. These organizations have special expertise that can inform the public policy formulation process. When the organization is directly impacted by public policy decisions, it may [...] The Compliance Office will coordinate any findings from the investigations and immediately recommend corrective action or changes that need to be made.