Code of Ethics - IntraHealth International

Standard 3Fairness and impartiality inconducting businessAs a good steward of its resources,IntraHealth applies fair, open, andimpartial competitive processes anddecision-making in its procurement,proposal development, purchasing, andhiring. Employees and members of theBoard of Directors do not abuse theirposition with IntraHealth, organizationalproperty, or information for improperpersonal gain.All employees, members of the Board ofDirectors, and other representatives ofthe organization are expected to avoidactivities that could give rise to potentialconflicts of interest. Examples of potentialconflicts of interest include engagingin paid activities outside of work, holdingpublic office, and volunteering withorganizations that could compete withIntraHealth for business. IntraHealthemployees should avoid conflicts ofA CONFLICT OF INTEREST OCCURSWHEN AN INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS FROMORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES,FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, AS ARESULT OF HER/HIS POSITION, ORIS IN A POSITION TO BENEFIT IN AMANNER THAT MAY INAPPROPRIATELYINFLUENCE JUDGMENT, COMPROMISETHE INDIVIDUAL’S ABILITY TO CARRYOUT HER/HIS RESPONSIBILITIES, ORCOULD BE A DETRIMENT TO THEORGANIZATION’S INTEGRITY.interest that occur when their personalinterests may interfere in any way withthe best interests of the organizationor the performance of their duties andresponsibilities honestly, objectively,and effectively.page 18