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When your personal conduct on or off the job adversely affects your performance, that of other Associates, or the legitimate interests of Cerner, it may become a concern to Cerner. Associates who are found to have engaged in unlawful or unethical behavior are subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Work Environment Cerner strives to provide all Associates with a healthy, safe and productive work environment. Cerner has established an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Policy and an Anti- Harassment Policy to establish a positive work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Cerner has also established a Substance Abuse Policy, which prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance, to provide a workplace free of drugs; a Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy, to provide a workplace free of tobacco products; an Alcohol Consumption Policy, to provide guidance for Cerner sponsored events where alcohol is served and to encourage Associates who choose to drink alcohol to do so responsibly; a Policy on the Use of Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices While Driving, which requires Associates to follow federal, state and local laws regarding the use of electronic devices while driving and to follow the guidelines set forth in the policy should an Associate reasonably determine it is safe under the circumstances to use a mobile phone while driving; and, a Weapons Policy, which prohibits certain types of weapons from being brought onto Cerner property, to provide a safe environment for Cerner’s Associates and others visiting Cerner. These policies are set forth on myCerner. If you believe these policies are being violated, you should report such violations as directed by the specific policy or as set forth above in “Communications Channels.” Some other activities that are prohibited because they clearly are not conducive to a good work environment are: (1) threats and (2) violent behavior. Associate Privacy Cerner collects, uses and maintains personal information that relates to your employment, including information related to: the hiring process, payroll, compensation, benefits and your performance at Cerner. Use of your personal information is restricted to Cerner Associates (and business partners performing services on behalf of Cerner) who have a need to know. Disclosure of your personal information for non-business reasons is limited to: approval in advance by an Associate, employment verifications, satisfying the legitimate requirements of a successor or prospective successor to Cerner’s business operations or in response to appropriate investigatory or legal matters. Use and any distribution of your personal health information residing with Cerner’s benefit plans is handled in accordance with regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) for U.S. based associates and/or the applicable laws in the country in which you work. Associates or business partners who are responsible for maintaining personal information and those who are provided access to such information must ensure that the information is not Document Title: Code of Conduct Document#: 23POL009154 Rev 002 Effective date: May 25, 2007 Owner: Document Control Analyst – Legal Reviewer: TW5482 Approver: ME9136 Cerner Corporation Confidential Information © Cerner Corporation. All rights reserved. This document contains confidential information, which may not be reproduced or transmitted without the express written consent of Cerner. Page 6 of 22
disclosed in violation of applicable laws, regulations or Cerner’s Policies. Associate or manager access to associate personnel files is permitted only upon permission by a Human Resources or Legal Group representative in accordance with Cerner Policies. Documents and information within the personnel files are the property of Cerner. Protecting Cerner’s Assets Cerner has a large variety of assets. They include our extremely valuable intellectual property, trade secrets, proprietary information, confidential information and our physical assets. Cerner intellectual property is the product of the ideas and hard work of many talented Cerner Associates. It also includes the confidential data entrusted to many Associates in connection with their jobs. You are personally responsible not only for protecting Cerner property entrusted to you, but also for helping to protect Cerner’s assets in general. Here is where your awareness of security procedures can play a critical role. You should be alert to any situations or incidents that could lead to the loss, misuse or theft of Cerner property. And you should report all such situations to your manager or as set forth above in “Communications Channels” as soon as they come to your attention. Please take the time to review the IT Security Policy on the Knowledge Repository. Confidential Information Confidential Information means Cerner, client and supplier trade secrets and proprietary information. It also means other Cerner, Cerner Associate, client and supplier information which is not generally known and is proprietary or confidential to Cerner or to Cerner’s Associates, clients or suppliers. It includes, but is not limited to, research, design, development, installation, purchasing, accounting, marketing, selling, servicing, finance, business systems, business practices, documentation, methodology, procedures, manuals (both internal and user), program listings, computer software in source code, object or other form, working papers, client and supplier lists, marketing and sales materials not otherwise available to the general public, sales activity information, computer programs and software, compensation plans, patient information and other client-related data, and all other nonpublic information of Cerner, its Associates, client and suppliers. As a Cerner Associate, you have access to Confidential Information. Given the widespread interest in Cerner – and the increasingly competitive nature of the industry – the chances are you probably have contact with someone interested in acquiring information in your possession. So it’s very important not to use or disclose Confidential Information except as authorized by Cerner, and to provide adequate safeguards to prevent the loss of such information. Inadvertent Disclosure The unintentional disclosure of Confidential Information can be just as harmful as intentional disclosure. Document Title: Code of Conduct Document#: 23POL009154 Rev 002 Effective date: May 25, 2007 Owner: Document Control Analyst – Legal Reviewer: TW5482 Approver: ME9136 Cerner Corporation Confidential Information © Cerner Corporation. All rights reserved. This document contains confidential information, which may not be reproduced or transmitted without the express written consent of Cerner. Page 7 of 22
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