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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: '''05/29/2015'''<br /> | ||
REVIEWED DATE: '''05/07/15'''<br /> <br /> | REVIEWED DATE: '''05/07/15'''<br /> <br /> | ||
The mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to | The mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to lead the world in transforming lives for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care.<br /> | ||
UNMC has a reputation of integrity and excellence in teaching, research and patient care. | UNMC has a reputation of integrity and excellence in teaching, research and patient care. To maintain this reputation, UNMC expects all faculty, staff and students to conform to the highest ethical standards and meet all legal obligations in the performance of their duties. This Code of Conduct applies to all UNMC faculty, staff and students (hereinafter “UNMC Community”) and guides them in carrying out daily activities within appropriate ethical and legal standards. The Code reflects the values of UNMC and may be modified to address changes in culture, as well as changes in the regulatory environment.<br /> <br /> | ||
== Professional and Ethical Conduct == | ==Professional and Ethical Conduct== | ||
Professional and ethical conduct must be shown in all relationships. | 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, or written (including electronic) abuse; | * avoidance of and no tolerance for harassment, threats, intimidations, physical, verbal, or written (including electronic) abuse; | ||
* respect for individual and cultural differences in race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities; | * respect for individual and cultural differences in race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities; | ||
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* 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 | * no tolerance for cheating, fabricating, falsifying, plagiarizing, or inappropriately communicating research, academic, or clinical information. | ||
== Leadership Responsibilities == | * 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. | ||
While all members of the UNMC Community are obligated to follow this Code of Conduct, leaders set the example, to be in every respect a model. | ==Leadership Responsibilities== | ||
While all members of the UNMC Community are obligated to follow this Code of Conduct, leaders set the example, to be in every respect a model. Teachers and supervisors should provide instruction, guidance, and leadership. Leadership involves helping others to achieve their highest levels of performance, discerning those who need individual assistance, and then facilitating improvement. Similarly, the teacher or supervisor can expect the student or employee to make the necessary investment of energy and intellect to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills concomitant with being a competent professional. | |||
== 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. | 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: | ||
* Civil rights; | * Civil rights; | ||
* Health and safety in the workplace; | * Health and safety in the workplace; | ||
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* Information technology and security. | * Information technology and security. | ||
== Report conduct that concerns you: == | == Report conduct that concerns you: == | ||
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 or academic advisor, another member of your department, the Human Resources Department or the Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Compliance Officer at 559-6767, the Nebraska Ombudsman’s office at 1-800-742-7690, or the UNMC Compliance Hot Line at 1-866-568-5430. 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. | 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 or academic advisor, another member of your department, the Human Resources Department or the Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Compliance Officer at 559-6767, the Nebraska Ombudsman’s office at 1-800-742-7690, or the UNMC Compliance Hot Line at 1-866-568-5430. 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. | 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. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
* Contact [mailto:tscrogin@unmc.edu Compliance Officer/Privacy Officer]. | * Contact [mailto:tscrogin@unmc.edu Compliance Officer/Privacy Officer]. | ||
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