Enclosure_2_Sample_Exhibit_E_-_Corporate_Compliance_Code_of_Conduct_(Third_Parties).pdf
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- Handheld Retinal Screening Devices and Services
- Solicitation number
- 66000-2627-264
- Issued by
- San Mateo County, San Francisco City, California
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This is a Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct document for third parties related to San Mateo Medical Center's procurement for handheld retinal screening devices and services in California. The document establishes compliance and ethical standards that third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers must adhere to when conducting business with the County of San Mateo. The code of conduct outlines expectations for professional conduct, legal compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements throughout the procurement process and subsequent contract performance. The document serves as an exhibit to the formal solicitation, establishing baseline behavioral and ethical requirements that must be met by all parties involved in the bid process and contract execution.
The code of conduct specifies obligations regarding fraud prevention, conflict of interest disclosure, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and maintenance of ethical business practices. All third parties are required to acknowledge receipt and understanding of these compliance standards as a condition of participation in the procurement. The document reinforces the County of San Mateo's commitment to transparent procurement practices and ensures that all vendors operating within the healthcare delivery context maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional responsibility. Failure to comply with the stated provisions may result in disqualification from the bidding process or termination of contract awards.
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EXHIBIT E
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE SMMC CODE OF CONDUCT (THIRD PARTIES)
Contractor recognizes and is fully dedicated to advancing SMMC’s commitment to full compliance with all Federal, State, and other governmental health care program requirements, including its commitment to prepare and submit accurate claims consistent with such requirements.
Contractor will comply with all Federal, State or other governmental health care program requirements.
Contractor, to the extent its contractual duties require it to submit the reports covered in this paragraph, will promptly submit accurate information for Federal health care cost reports including, but not limited to, the requirement to submit accurate information regarding acute available bed count for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment.
Contractor will report to the SMMC Compliance Officer any suspected violation of any Federal health care program requirements within fifteen (15) days of discovery of the violation.
Contractor has the right to use the SMMC Disclosure Program by calling the Compliance Hotline at (800) 965-9775 or reporting incidents directly to the Compliance Officer. SMMC is committed to non-retaliation and will maintain, as appropriate, confidentiality and anonymity with respect to such disclosures.
Contractor understands that non-compliance with Federal and State health care program requirements, and failing to report any such violations, could result in termination of the Agreement and/or any other penalties as permitted by law.
Contractor is responsible for acquiring sufficient knowledge to recognize potential compliance issues applicable to the duties outlined in the Agreement and for appropriately seeking advice regarding such issues.
Contractor will not offer, give, or accept any “kickback,” bribe, payment, gift, or thing of value to any person or entity with whom SMMC has or is seeking any business or regulatory relationship in relation to said business or regulatory relationship (other than payments authorized by law under such relationships). Contractor will promptly report the offering or receipt of such gifts to the SMMC Compliance Officer.
Contractor will not engage in any financial, business, or other activity which may interfere or appear to interfere with the performance of the duties under the Agreement or that involve the use of SMMC/County property, facilities, or resources.
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Contractor will cooperate fully and honestly in the event that SMMC and/or County is audited by an outside agency including, but not limited to, compliance audits regarding enforcement of Federal and State regulations, any applicable accreditation standards, and/or SMMC system-wide policies.
TO REPORT VIOLATIONS,
CALL THE COMPLIANCE HOT LINE: (800) 965-9775
Contractor, in executing this Agreement, certifies that an authorized representative has received this Code of Conduct, understands it, has authority to commit Contractor to this Code of Conduct, and has committed Contractor to comply with this Code of Conduct.
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