Hill-Rom Global Code of Conduct

Introduction
Our Core Values:
• Respect
• Responsiveness
• Results
• Integrity
• Fun
The Hill-Rom Global Code of Conduct applies our values to
the day-to-day business situations we face. It demonstrates
how our business conduct standards are applied through
interactions with each of Hill-Rom’s key stakeholders: our
customers and patients, our fellow employees, our company
and investors, government regulators, and our communities
and the public.
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Purpose
Compliance with this Global Code and our policies and procedures is critical to our continued success in a
highly complex and global health care industry. Our compliance and, in turn, our reputation is dependent
upon the actions and decisions made by each of us every day. Observing our Global Code helps us maintain
compliance with applicable laws and regulations in our highly regulated business, while inspiring the trust
and confidence of our key stakeholders.
Applicability
This Global Code of Conduct and all relevant company policies and procedures apply to everyone who conducts
business for Hill-Rom. This includes employees, officers and directors, agents, vendors, and consultants. Each
of us is responsible for knowing and complying with the standards set forth in this Global Code and all relevant
company policies and procedures. In addition, each of us is required to ask questions and voice concerns about
compliance with our Global Code through appropriate channels to ensure that Hill-Rom’s standards are upheld.
Violations of this Global Code or relevant policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action, up to and
including termination. Failure to comply also may result in significant civil and criminal liability for individual
employees and our company in addition to damage to our reputation.
Expectations for Managers
Managers have a responsibility to lead by example. They must set the highest standards of business conduct
and demonstrate compliance with this Global Code every day. In addition, managers are expected to inspire
compliance and personal accountability in others. If you are a manager, you must:
• Ensure that your employees understand their responsibilities under the Global Code, company policy and
procedures, and relevant laws and regulations;
• Create an “open-door” environment where your direct reports and other employees feel comfortable asking
questions, voicing concerns, or reporting perceived misconduct;
• Include compliance as a factor when evaluating employees; and
• Raise questions or concerns through the appropriate channels, including your manager and the Compliance Office.
As a manager, you must also ensure employees, contractors, or others who make a good faith report are protected
from any form of retaliation for doing so. Clearly communicate Hill-Rom’s “no retaliation” policy to your reports.
Take appropriate action if you witness or suspect an act of retaliation, and report such conduct to the Compliance
Office. For more information about Hill-Rom’s non-retaliation policy, please refer to page eight of this Global
Code of Conduct.
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