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Code of Ethical Conduct

A Code of Ethical Conduct is…

 A set of rules outlining the conventional standards, behaviours and expectations of an organization.

 Designed to promote:
o Honest, ethical behaviour

o Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure of reports and documents
o Compliance with Applicable rules, regulations and policies
o Internal reporting of Code violations
o Accountability for adherence to the Code

You have the RIGHT to: Why is it Important?

1. Work in a respectful environment  It unites all of us by providing a set of expectations that
2. Be free from discrimination and
we can follow by using the same behavioural standards.
harassment
3. Be assigned duties, privileges and  It creates a safe, secure and healthy work environment

promotions based on your job in which people are respected and valued as equal
description, experience and team members in the delivery of care.
performance; not on your
membership in a specific group Reporting Violations
4. Lodge complaints without fear of
reprisal Option 1: Direct Communication
When you encounter an incident where a colleague or peer

You have the RESPONSIBILITY to: is not adhering to the Code of Ethical Conduct, you are
1. Treat everyone in the Hospital encouraged to speak directly, respectfully and privately with
community with respect that person. You are to advise the person that his/her
2. Provide the same good quality of behaviour is inappropriate and unwelcome.
care and treatment to all patients

3. Report to a Option 2: Seek Assistance
Supervisor/Manager/Director/Chief or If you do not feel comfortable speaking with the person
directly or if you are unable to resolve the issue and/or
to the Diversity and Human Rights behaviour persists, you have the option to Speak with
Advisor any discriminatory or your Supervisor/ Manager/ Director/Chief.
harassing conduct in the Hospital

community that you become aware of Option 3: Confidential and Anonymous Reporting
or witness Speak confidentially with an advisor, Monday - Friday from
4. Make decisions about recruitment, 9-5 recorded message can be left at any time of the day.
work assignments, educational
opportunities, promotions or Please dial in FULL (416) 586-4800 x7600

terminations fairly and equitably
5. Fully and truthfully cooperate with
investigations under the Policy

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