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Ethics & Integrity Standards v1.0
Framework for ethical conduct and integrity across institutions
Published
2024
Category
Ethics
Committee
Ethics & Governance Committee
Scope
Provides ethical guidelines for institutional operations, decision-making, and stakeholder relations.
Key Definitions
•Integrity: Adherence to moral and ethical principles
•Transparency: Open and honest communication of decisions and processes
•Accountability: Responsibility for actions and outcomes
Requirements
1.Establish ethics committee and policies
2.Implement conflict of interest management procedures
3.Provide ethics training for leadership and staff
4.Maintain confidential ethics reporting mechanisms
5.Conduct regular ethics audits
Assessment Methodology
Review of ethics policies, training records, and case history; interviews with leadership and stakeholders.
Revision History
Version 1.0
Initial publication
March 10, 2024
Committee