The OHSU Code of Conduct provides the guidelines and expectations for all those working, learning, and conducting business at OHSU. It has been approved by the OHSU Board of Directors and adopted as policy. All OHSU members are held to its standards. Following these standards ensures effective, efficient operations that enable us to achieve our mission.

The Code of Conduct applies to all OHSU Members, defined as:

• Members of the OHSU Board of Directors
• Employees
• Students and trainees (e.g., interns, post-doctoral fellows on training grants, etc.)
• Volunteers
• Visiting faculty, researchers and healthcare practitioners
• Contractors and vendors, while doing business with OHSU
• Others who work for or on behalf of OHSU

OHSU members are expected to:

• Read, understand and follow the Code and other OHSU policies and procedures.
• Abide by the principles of the Code.
• Ask questions and understand how the contents relate to them and their role at OHSU.
• Seek guidance from their manager, academic program, the Legal or Integrity departments, or other relevant subject matter experts if you need help.
• Carefully consider their decisions and the potential impact they may have on OHSU members, patients, visitors and the communities we serve.

Effective: January 1, 2025