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Code of Ethics |
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Manual: Administrative Manual for Ambulatory Care Facilities (Ver 8) External Reference: (JC RI.1.10)(AAAHC 2-B-7)
This customizable document, Code of Ethics, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Administrative Manual for Ambulatory Care Facilities. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry’s leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools. Health care organizations around the world utilize MCN’s compliant ready templates and workflow process tools to help them meet the latest changes in regulations and standards. Here is some sample content from Code of Ethics:
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The mission of this organization and subsequent policies shall be consistent in the support and protection of the rights of patients in all aspects of their healthcare, regardless of their source of payment.
Marketing efforts shall not mislead the public or misrepresent the facility as to the types or quality of services available. Should the patient require or request services not available or inconsistent with the facility's mission, transfer to a facility prepared to fulfill this need will be offered.
Routine audits will be performed to monitor the financial stability of the... |
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| | ...the accuracy and timeliness of the billing process shall also be included in the quality improvement efforts of the organization.
An Ethics Hotline is established to allow for confidential reporting of possible breaches in business or professional ethics inconsistent with the organization's mission, state or federal laws.
Contracted providers of healthcare services must meet the quality and ethical standards of this facility as part of their contractual... |
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