§ 27-19.2-9 - Code of ethics. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 27-19.2-9

   § 27-19.2-9  Code of ethics. – Each nonprofit hospital and/or medical services corporation shall adopt a codeof ethics for its officers and directors which shall include, but is notlimited to: a policy protecting the corporation and the public from conflictsof interest and abuse of position; a policy protecting the confidentiality ofindividuals' private information the corporation may obtain; procedures forcontracts with government agencies; policies on political contributions byboard members (with particular attention to offices involved in the appointmentprocess or regulatory oversight); policies for board education, includingeducation in governance and fiduciary duty; and whistleblower protection anddocument retention policies. Said code of ethics policy shall be filed with theattorney general and the health insurance commissioner. No policy shall bedeemed adequate without providing for appropriate distribution, compliance andenforcement of the policy.