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Policy No.: '''8006'''<br /> | Policy No.: '''8006'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''03/13/09'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''03/13/09'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: ''' | Revised Date: '''07/17/18 DRAFT'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''07/17/18'''<br /> <br /> | ||
<big>'''Code of Conduct'''</big><br /> | <big>'''Code of Conduct'''</big><br /> | ||
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==Professional and Ethical Conduct== | ==Professional and Ethical Conduct== | ||
Professional and ethical conduct must be shown in all relationships. Professionalism is fostered by a supportive climate emphasizing respect and dignity. The UNMC Community should strive to create an environment characterized by: | Professional and ethical conduct must be shown in all relationships. Professionalism is fostered by a supportive climate emphasizing respect and dignity. The UNMC Community should strive to create an environment characterized by: | ||
* avoidance of and no tolerance for harassment, threats, intimidations, physical, verbal | * avoidance of and no tolerance for harassment, sexual misconduct, threats, intimidations, physical, verbal or written (including electronic) abuse; | ||
* respect for individual and cultural differences in race, | * respect for individual and cultural differences in race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation; | ||
* | * open, professional and respectful communication; | ||
* honest, respectful and fair dealing within the UNMC community, and with external customers, suppliers, competitors | * honest, respectful and fair dealing within the UNMC community, and with external customers, suppliers, competitors and other entities; | ||
* truthful and positive feedback with constructive, corrective feedback in a private setting whenever possible; | * truthful and positive feedback with constructive, corrective feedback in a private setting whenever possible; | ||
* assignment of duties and tasks that promote professional development; | * opportunity for assignment of duties and tasks that promote professional development; | ||
* performance of duties and assignments in an exemplary manner; | * performance of duties and assignments in an exemplary manner; | ||
* an emphasis on solving problems and modifying systems, not blaming people; | * an emphasis on solving problems and modifying systems, not blaming people; | ||
* no tolerance for cheating, fabricating, falsifying, plagiarizing, or inappropriately communicating research, academic | * no tolerance for cheating, fabricating, falsifying, plagiarizing, or inappropriately communicating research, academic or clinical information; | ||
* no tolerance for falsifying signatures includes signing on behalf of another where the person signing does not have delegated authority for such signature under the Board of Regents Memorandum 13 and/or 14 or other appropriately documented authorization. | * no tolerance for falsifying signatures includes signing on behalf of another where the person signing does not have delegated authority for such signature under the Board of Regents Memorandum 13 and/or 14 or other appropriately documented authorization. | ||
==Leadership Responsibilities== | ==Leadership Responsibilities== | ||
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== Compliance == | == Compliance == | ||
All members of the UNMC Community are expected to understand and comply with federal and state laws and regulations related to their duties and University of Nebraska and UNMC policies and procedures. UNMC has an obligation to provide education to Community members so they understand their responsibilities. Areas of regulatory responsibility applicable to UNMC may include but are not limited to the following: | All members of the UNMC Community are expected to understand and comply with federal and state laws and regulations related to their duties and University of Nebraska and UNMC policies and procedures. UNMC has an obligation to provide education to Community members so they understand their responsibilities. Areas of regulatory responsibility applicable to UNMC may include but are not limited to the following: | ||
* Title IX; | |||
* Civil rights; | * Civil rights; | ||
* Health and safety in the workplace; | * Health and safety in the workplace; | ||
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* Scientific misconduct; | * Scientific misconduct; | ||
* Protection of human and animal subjects in research; | * Protection of human and animal subjects in research; | ||
* Employment, including wage and hour, disabilities and immigration laws; | * Employment, including wage and hour, family and medical leave, disabilities and immigration laws; | ||
* Confidentiality of student, patient and other proprietary information; | * Confidentiality of student, patient and other proprietary information; | ||
* Protection of intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and copyright; | * Protection of intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and copyright; | ||
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* Information technology and security. | * Information technology and security. | ||
== Reporting == | == Reporting == | ||
If you have questions regarding this Code or encounter any situation which you believe violates provisions of this Code, you should immediately consult your supervisor | If you have questions regarding this Code or encounter any situation which you believe violates provisions of this Code, you should immediately consult your supervisor, academic advisor, another member of your department, the Human Resources Department, the Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Compliance Officer at 402-559-6767, the Nebraska Ombudsman’s office at 1-800-742-7690, the UNMC Compliance Hotline at 1-844-348-9584 or www.nebraska.ethicspoint.com. Reports to the Compliance Hotline may be made anonymously. There will be no retribution for asking questions or raising concerns about the Code or reporting possible improper conduct. Individuals shall not intentionally make false allegations. Any employee making a report regarding this Code may not be discharged, demoted or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing to information that the employee reasonably believes is evidence of abuse of this policy. | ||
== Abide by this Code of Conduct Policy == | == Abide by this Code of Conduct Policy == | ||
The integrity and reputation of UNMC is diminished when any of these standards is violated. All allegations of violations of the Code of Conduct will be thoroughly and appropriately investigated, without exception, and corrective action will be taken consistent with the circumstances. UNMC Community members who violate the Code of Conduct may be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment or academic disciplinary action, including dismissal. | The integrity and reputation of UNMC is diminished when any of these standards is violated. All allegations of violations of the Code of Conduct will be thoroughly and appropriately investigated, without exception, and corrective action will be taken consistent with the circumstances. UNMC Community members who violate the Code of Conduct may be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment or academic disciplinary action, including dismissal. | ||