§ 27-19.2-9. Code of ethics.
Each nonprofit hospital and/or medical services corporation shall adopt a code of ethics for its officers and directors which shall include, but is not limited to: a policy protecting the corporation and the public from conflicts of interest and abuse of position; a policy protecting the confidentiality of individuals’ private information the corporation may obtain; procedures for contracts with government agencies; policies on political contributions by board members (with particular attention to offices involved in the appointment process or regulatory oversight); policies for board education, including education in governance and fiduciary duty; and whistleblower protection and document retention policies. Said code of ethics policy shall be filed with the attorney general and the health insurance commissioner. No policy shall be deemed adequate without providing for appropriate distribution, compliance and enforcement of the policy.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 330, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 567, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-19.2 - Nonprofit Hospital and Medical Service Corporations
Section 27-19.2-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 27-19.2-2. - Definitions.
Section 27-19.2-3. - Mission statement contents.
Section 27-19.2-4. - Board of directors — Duties and functions of the board of directors.
Section 27-19.2-5. - Composition of the board of directors.
Section 27-19.2-6. - Actions requiring supermajority board approval.
Section 27-19.2-7. - Compensation of board members.
Section 27-19.2-8. - Compensation of officers and executives.
Section 27-19.2-9. - Code of ethics.
Section 27-19.2-10. - Nonprofit hospital and/or medical service corporations — Responsibilities.