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CODE OF CONDUCT
NORTHAMPTON REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.
CODE OF CONDUCT
NORTHAMPTON REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. is totally committed to the operation of all aspects of its business in a manner that it reflects its dedication to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. This statement shall always serve each employee as the fundamental, philosophical foundation for any activity related to the Squad. Each employee stands as a representative of the Squad in every contact with the public. Therefore, it is imperative that all employees adhere to the below listed standards of personal and business conduct:
Employees must not participate in any activity that violates any law or regulation affecting our business.
Each employee is expected to avoid any personal contact, investment or association that is or appears to be a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest arises when an employee is unable to act in the best interest of the Squad in any matter due to outside personal or business interests. The best interest of the Squad must be the only consideration. This includes both the offer by any employee, or acceptance by any employee, of any sort of gift of more than nominal value ($25).
Each employee is expected to avoid engagement in outside work or business that may have effects on their job performance or with a competitor that harms the operations or business of the Squad.
Each employee is responsible for safeguarding company assets and revenues. This includes protection against: (1) Theft or misuse of physical assets; (2) Granting of credits and monetary adjustments outside of Squad policy; (3) Unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information; (4) Diverting potential profitable transactions away from the Squad. Squad assets are never to be used for personal gain.
All employees are expected to provide auditors, government agencies, Squad management and authorized individuals with accurate, timely information upon proper request.
NREMS and its employees will at all times conduct business in accordance with the traditional doctrine of fairness and open competition. No deal, arrangement or communication shall be made with our competitors that would effect pricing or other factors.
It is the responsibility of every employee to report any violation of this Code of Conduct to their immediate supervisor. The supervisor then carries the responsibility to advise management of the breach of Code. If it is inappropriate for the employee to inform their immediate supervisor, then any violation must be brought to the attention of the appropriate officer next in the chain of Command above the supervisor or the Executive Board.
No employee shall receive any form of reprisal for reporting any questionable practice or transaction. Whenever possible, the Squad will keep any such communications by any employee confidential.
A Squad’s reputation is based on the way its employees operate in the business environment. The Squad will not tolerate any violations of this code as they will adversely affect its reputation. Any violation or failure to report violations will be dealt with quickly in a decisive manner, including but not limited to, termination of employment and subsequent legal action against offenders.
__________ I am in compliance with the above statement and I am not aware of any violations by any (initial) other person.
__________ I am not in compliance or I am aware of violations by others and have attached an
(initial) explanation.