As one of Kentucky’s Premier medical institutions, the University of Louisville recognizes the importance of fostering an atmosphere of integrity, honesty and morality.  Our one mission is to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.  Only by working together as a team can we provide the best quality service to our patients and guests in a caring environment.  The University of Louisville expects the highest ethical standards from everyone. 

U of L Health Sciences Center Code of Ethical Conduct Related to Compliance

To further the University of Louisville’s commitment for excellence and integrity, all employees of the Health Sciences Center, full-time and part-time, are expected to adhere to this Code of Ethical Conduct Related to Compliance (The Code) in their daily interactions with patients, colleagues, other health professionals, students, other trainees, and the public.  These principles have been derived from federal, state, and local laws and regulations, University policies and procedures, and generally accepted principles of ethical conduct.  This code of ethical conduct is not intended to dictate behavior.  It does, however, establish minimum expectations which provide a disciplinary framework for staff who choose not to abide by these principles, and it serves to remind everyone of the University’s commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

All employees are expected:

To become familiar with laws, regulations, and University Policies and foster compliance by following State and Federal laws and regulations and University policies related to their duties and responsibilities.  We will strive to do it right the first time.

To act in good faith, honesty, integrity, impartiality, and fairness in the way we conduct our activities on behalf of the University.

To treat our colleagues as valuable members of the University team and treat them with fairness, respect and courtesy.

To protect the confidentiality and security of University information such as patient records, student records, employee files, and contract negotiation documents as appropriate under all applicable laws.

To manage conflicts between our personal interests and official responsibilities and to comply management with University applicable codes and guidelines for reporting and reviewing actual and potential conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment.

To avoid engagement in any fraudulent activities, kickbacks or bribes intended to induce client referrals or admissions.

To respect the rights and dignities or students, faculty, employees, patients and others who come into contact with the University

To strive to attain the highest standards of patient care in furnishing medical and dental services responsive to the needs of patients, their families, and the communities in which the University functions.

To maintain professional competencies related to the performance of their job and strive to continually improve those competencies and quality of services, and discharge professional responsibility to the best of their ability.

To report any practice or condition that may violate any laws, rules or regulations, safety standards, University policies, or The Code to appropriate management in a timely manner.