LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Coding and BillingĮTCH will consistently strive to assure systems are in place for submitting bills to government payers and all other payers that are truthful, accurate and conform to the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations. We practice family-centered care and encourage patient and family involvement in all aspects of care.Ģ. On admission, each patient’s family/guardian is given a Statement of Patient Rights and Responsibilities, including information about the right to make decisions regarding medical care. We treat all patients with respect and dignity and provide care that is both necessary and appropriate. To that end, we are committed to ideal patient care, which means that we strive to deliver safe, effective, efficient, compassionate and satisfying patient care to every patient, every time. Our goal is to improve the health of children by providing high quality, cost effective healthcare and services to our patients, their families, guests and the community. Workplace Conduct and Employment PracticesĬODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS 1.The Code of Conduct and Ethics addresses four areas: You can obtain copies of these from your supervisor or on ETCHnet. In addition to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, there are ETCH departmental policies, procedures and standards that may apply to specific jobs. Report concerns about improper, inappropriate or illegal actions promptly, in good faith and without fear of retaliation.Work to ensure ETCH is in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards governing our day to day business activities.Uphold ethical principles in the workplace.Dedicate ourselves to ETCH’s Vision and Mission.As we do this in our daily work, doing the right thing means we: The ETCH Code of Conduct and Ethics provides us with a set of standards that guides our decision-making and our commitment to “doing the right thing.” This means conducting all aspects of our business within appropriate ethical, legal and regulatory standards, and complying with ETCH’s policies and standards. The ETCH commitment to integrity is a vital part of who we are as a leading pediatric health care provider. Download the Code of Conduct and Ethics Why we have a Code of Conduct and Ethics

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