Health System employees should not be influenced by gratuities in their decision process. Any gifts of higher value must be taken to the University Health System Foundation for appropriate disposition.
Vendors wishing to make donations to University Health System will be referred to the University Health System Foundation. The telephone number is 210- 358-9861.
Conflicts of Interest
University Health System staff, officers and board members will avoid conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest occurs when personal relationships and/or activities interfere, or appear to interfere, with one’s ability to act in the best interest of the Health System. All staff, officers and board members are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest to the Health System’s Integrity Officer.
The following actions constitute a conflict of interest:
• Engaging in actions or decisions (either directly or indirectly) which result in a personal gain or benefit.
• Engaging in actions or decisions (either directly or indirectly) with any business in which one’s self, spouse/ significant other, relative or associate own a substantial interest.
• Accepting any gift, favor or service that could influence one’s ability to conduct their designated duties.
• Using one’s position to secure special privileges or exemptions for one’s self or others.
• Disclosing confidential information obtained through one’s official capacity for personal gain.
• Accepting outside employment, which conflict with one’s primary obligations to the Health System.
• Steering patients or clients to products and/or services outside the Health System, when the Health System offers the same or comparable products and/or services, for personal gain.
Reporting Incidents of Misconduct
All Health System staff are responsible for reporting actual or suspected incidents of misconduct. Failure to report incidents of misconduct could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. The Health System is firmly committed to encouraging timely disclosure of such concerns and prohibits any retribution, retaliation or harassment directed against a staff member for making a good faith effort to report an incident. All staff are encouraged to report their concerns to their supervisors, other managers or senior management. For staff, uncomfortable using the chain of command, the Health System provides other resources as follows:
• Executive Director, Human Resources 210-358-2271
• Employee Counselor 210-358-2332
• Risk Management 210-358-2005
• Safety Officer 210-743-6570
• Chief of Police 210-358-2450
• Integrity Officer 210-743-6540
• Legal Services 210-358-2005
• Integrity Hotline (toll free) 1-877-225-7152