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<big>'''Code of Conduct'''</big><br />
<big>'''Code of Conduct'''</big><br />
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==Basis for Policy==
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 />
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. 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 />
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.
 
==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:
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* Publication of scholarly work and authorship;
* Publication of scholarly work and authorship;
* Information technology and security.
* Information technology and security.
== Report conduct that concerns you: ==
== 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 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.  
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 ==