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Audit and Compliance Office

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The mission of the Audit and Compliance Office is to establish a compliance program to ensure that all workforce members, including faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and others, are aware of and comply with Medical Center policies, our code of conduct, and federal and state laws and regulations.

The Compliance Program promotes the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in pursuit of the Medical Center's Vision of balanced excellence in patient care, research, and education. Ethical behavior is so much more than simply following the rules. It means doing the right thing, for the right reason, even when no one is looking.

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Our Code of Conduct describes the guiding principles that all members of the Medical Center community should strive to follow.

The following topics are discussed:

Patient Care
Health and Safety
Environment
Research
Respect
Conflicts of Interest
Medical Center Resources
Political Activity
Confidential Information
Medical Billing and Records
Audits and Investigations
Educating Students
Resolving Compliance Issues

All workforce members are responsible for reading and understanding the Code of Conduct.

Resolving Compliance Issues

All workforce members are required to report any known or suspected violations of laws, of Medical Center policies, or of the Code of Conduct.

If you are unsure about the legality or appropriateness of an action or proposed action, think of the following:

Is it ethical?
It is legal?
Is policy being violated?
Will it reflect negatively on you or the Medical Center?

You may seek guidance on any ethics or compliance issue by contacting leadership within your department, Employee Relations, the Compliance Office, or the Compliance Hotline.