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WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTStandard of Conduct: We recognize that accomplishing Parkland’s mission isdependent upon our people, a team that includes many diverse individuals withvaried skills and competencies. Every member of the team is important.We will treat everyone with fairness, dignity and respect.We will engage in human resources practices that promote personal andprofessional advancement.We will hold each other accountable for modeling desirable behaviors whichinclude, but are not limited to: maintaining high levels of professionalism; respecting all patients, family members, staff and visitors; working as a team member; communicating openly and honestly; maintaining patient confidentiality; and reporting patient safety concerns promptly.We will provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants foremployment and require that all employment actions be made without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, political belief, age (40 orover), veteran status, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with applicablelaws and regulations.We will comply with all applicable laws, regulations and policies and proceduresthat govern employment matters.We will prohibit unauthorized sales and solicitation of orders for any type ofproduct or service to anyone on Parkland premises unless specifically authorizedby Parkland.We will promote diversity with respect to individuals with disabilities and willmake reasonable accommodations to any individual, as required by law.We will immediately self-disclose any and all felony and misdemeanorconvictions (excluding Class C misdemeanor traffic law violations), includingthose for which we received probation.We will follow all laws and policies regarding the manufacture, sale, possession,distribution, or use of illegal drugs or alcohol, which are strictly prohibited atParkland. Reporting to work while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcoholwill not be tolerated.We will strive to ensure that our actions contribute to performing our Parklandduties in an ethical and effective manner.Parkland Code of Conduct & Ethics-April 20128
We will fully investigate reports of unacceptable or disruptive behavior in thework environment. If a report of such behavior is substantiated we will apply theprovisions of the applicable Human Resources Corrective Action Procedure(s) orthe Medical Staff Unprofessional and Disruptive Conduct Procedure(s).Parkland Code of Conduct & Ethics-April 20129
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