The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)
is proud of its long tradition of ethical and responsible
conduct. Each employee of UMDNJ is expected to adhere to
this high standard whenever he or she acts on behalf of
UMDNJ, whether in dealings with other employees, with patients
and their families, with vendors, with government regulators
or with the general public. Violations of legal or ethical
requirements jeopardize the welfare of UMDNJ, its employees
and patients, and the communities it serves. The Compliance
Program is intended to define and govern the conduct expected
of employees, to provide guidance on how to resolve questions
regarding legal and ethical issues, and to establish a mechanism
for the reporting of possible violations of law or ethical
practices within UMDNJ.
The Compliance Program is comprised of the following
components:
Program Documentation.
The Compliance Program Overview, Policy Statement and
the Code of Conduct are available to each employee.
Oversight and Program Administration.
UMDNJ has directed the Office of Ethics and Compliance to be
responsible for administering the Compliance program.
Additionally, the UMDNJ Corporate Compliance Oversight
Committee has been tasked with overseeing the activities
of the Compliance Office and having its members act as
compliance liaisons among the various departments and
campuses of the University.
Educational Programs.
Periodic educational programs on specific areas of compliance
will be provided to all employees under the direction
of the Corporate Compliance Officer. Attendance at such
programs is a condition of continued employment. If you
are unable to attend a particular program, please advise
your supervisor or the Compliance Officer.
