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CODE OF CONDUCT
First and foremost, we would like to thank you for choosing Benewah Community Hospital as a
place to share your passion and talents. Each member of our team, including yourself, are essential
to achieve our mission “To Provide Excellence in Healthcare and Wellness Services,” through
teamwork that is based on integrity, ethical behavior, respect, and professionalism.
Our Code of Conduct supports Benewah Community Hospital’s commitment to maintain a culture
of integrity. The fundamental building blocks of the culture of integrity are honesty, trustworthiness,
ethical behavior, and professionalism, which ensures we provide exceptional care and services to our
community.
The Code of Conduct provides team members with best practices to use when making decisions in
our daily interactions with patients, vendors, providers, and each other.
As a team, we will take excellent care of our patients and community, achieving our motto: “We
Treat You Like Family!”
Sincerely,
If, at any time, you have questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Code of Conduct, or
your responsibilities under the Code of Conduct, please call the Compliance Officer at (208)245-
7676 or Human Resources at (208) 245-7662.
2 WHO WE ARE
Benewah Community Hospital is a county-owned, critical access hospital with a rural health clinic and
specialty clinic located in St. Maries, Idaho. For more than 50 years, we have been providing high quality
healthcare to individuals, families, and visitors in Benewah, Shoshone, and Kootenai counties. We offer
our patients a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services providing high quality care in a rural
setting. Our personnel are dedicated to providing our patients with excellent care in a courteous,
respectful, and enthusiastic manner.
MISSION
To provide excellence in healthcare and wellness services.
My aunt was admitted to our hospital. Is it okay if I look at her chart to let the family know
what is wrong with her and how she is doing? No. Any personnel who have been granted access to
the electronic health records, may only access the information required that they have a need to know
about to perform their job. This includes any information relating to treatment, payment and/or
healthcare operations.
Employee Information: Personnel shall treat personnel files, payroll information, benefits, and other
personal information as confidential. The Human Resource department will maintain employment files,
payroll information, disciplinary matters, and similar information in a confidential manner. Personnel
files are held in the strictest confidence with access allowed only on a need to know basis. For additional
information, review the Human Resource policies and procedures.
My sister is selling clothes on-line. Is it okay if I give her our disaster phone tree to text my co-
workers to let them know of sales she has at her on-line store? No, employee information should not
be given to anyone who is not considered part of BCH personnel since this is considered personal
information.
Passwords: All passwords and other personal security codes are to be kept confidential. Each person is
responsible for the actions resulting from the use of your accounts. Do not share passwords or let others
use your computer while you are logged in. For additional information, review the Information
Technology (IT) policies and procedures.
Proprietary Business Information: Confidential information includes information regarding hospital
financial data, strategic plans, statistical data, documents prepared in anticipation of litigation, and
communications with legal counsel to unauthorized persons such as competitors, suppliers, or outside
contractors without prior approval of administration. This includes customer lists, discounts, special
prices, or computer data.
I overheard someone in the hallway talking about how much money the hospital has in the
bank. Is it okay if I tell my spouse? No, financial data is considered proprietary information and
should not be shared with anyone outside our facility.
Intellectual Property: All personnel shall respect the intellectual property and copyright laws regarding
books, trade journals, magazines, computer software, and other applicable resources. Personnel shall
not copy computer software unless specifically allowed in the license agreement and/or authorization
has been received from the IT Department.
We are all required to treat each other with respect at all times.
What are my options if I feel that I have been discriminated against? You should discuss your concerns
with your supervisor or department manager. If you are not comfortable discussing with him/her then
bring your concern to Human Resources or report it through the Anonymous Ethics Hotline 800-398-1496.
While coding services for a patient, I noticed that there was no documentation in the medical
record for a particular service. Should I still code and bill for this service under the assumption that
it was done? No. Coding and billing must reflect the actual services rendered to a patient based on
supporting medical documentation, including patient conditions and diagnoses, in the medical record.
An employee should never assume that a services was provided. If proper documentation is not
present in the medical record as required for billing purposes then the bill should not be submitted to
the payor for payment.
Why is accurate record keeping and storage so important? The law requires BCH to prepare and
retain a large number of forms and reports in connection with our business. All personnel must ensure
this is done in a complete and accurate manner.
I was discussing a referral with a medical supply company, they asked me to send them more
referrals, and they could possibly enter my name for a free all-expense paid trip to Disney Land. Is it
okay if I send them all the referrals for medical equipment? Absolutely not. This is a violation of the
Anti-Kickback Statute and subjects you, the hospital, and the medical supply company to criminal
penalties. You should report this to the Compliance Office immediately.
One of our suppliers offered me (4) tickets to the baseball game. The face value of each ticket is
$75. Can I accept the tickets? No. The offer of these tickets would not be an acceptable gift. In addition,
you must avoid the appearance that your decision to accept the tickets might be improperly influenced
for future business with the supplier. Entertainment, such as sporting, arts, culture or charitable events
must be part of a legitimate business activity and be within bounds of reason and a nominal value. The
face value of each ticket exceeds the nominal value of any permissible gift from a supplier.
I have created a new brochure for our department and I want to start handing it out to patients.
Is it okay to start giving it to patients if my supervisor has approved it? Absolutely not. Prior to
anything being shared with the public the Administration Team must review it to ensure compliance with
laws and regulations as well as presenting the goals of the hospital.
14 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
We have a duty to place the interest of BCH ahead of our personal interests by avoiding both financial
and clinical conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest may occur if any person’s outside activities or
personal financial interests influence or appear to influence the individual’s ability to make objective
decisions in the course of him/her carrying out their responsibilities and obligations. Personnel should
always avoid such conflicts of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
BCH requires certain personnel to disclose financial interest that they (or their immediate family
member) may have that would interfere or affect the person’s responsibilities for or on behalf of BCH.
Completion of the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form is a mandatory tool used to fulfill for this purpose.
Personnel should never use his/her position to profit personally or to assist others in profiting at the
expense of BCH. Anyone who fails to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest will be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including termination.
18 NON-RETALIATION
BCH is committed to fostering a workplace that is conducive to open discussions. To promote an open
culture, the Hospital has a strict Non-Retaliation and Whistleblower Policy to protect its personnel. This
means there will be no action of retaliation or retribution for an individual’s good faith actions in:
reporting of a violation or suspected violation; participating in an investigation pertaining to an alleged
violation, or in assisting with an investigation. Any manager, supervisor, or individual who commits or
condones any form of retaliation will be subject to discipline up to, and including termination. For more
information please see the above policy.
Examples of violations of the Code of Conduct, which could result in disciplinary action, include:
Participating in activities that violate the Code of Conduct;
Encouraging others to violate the Code of Conduct;
Failing to report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct; and
For personnel who are supervisors or managers, failing to detect violations of the Code of
Conduct, if such violation should have been discovered in the reasonable course of the
Employee’s job responsibilities.
I have read the entire Code of Conduct. I have had the opportunity to ask any questions
with regard to its content, and I understand fully how the Code of Conduct relates to my
position.
I understand that violations of the Code of Conduct may lead to disciplinary action, up
to and including termination.
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