C206 Ethical Leadership
Task 3 6/28/2024 A1. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
1 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a business or organization’s
commitment to operating ethically and contributing positively to society beyond its legal
obligations. Mayo clinic’s code of ethics exemplifies a comprehensive CSR strategy. It
articulates organizational values, principles, policies, and practices that underscores its
dedication to supporting society, employees, community, patients, and customers. It
addresses topics such as: safeguarding the information to protect patient privacy, value
of honesty, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, social responsibility,
embracing differences, and promoting responsible business practices. Each section is
very well summarized with examples and additional resources. A2. Compliance with legal mandates
Mayo Clinic’s code of conduct extensively covers compliance with legal
mandates, highlighting its commitment to safeguarding patient health information under
the HIPPA Act. It emphasizes that employees must have valid reasons for accessing,
using, or disclosing PHI, with disciplinary measures in place for unauthorized or
improper access. This underscores the organization’s dedication to patient privacy and
maintaining integrity. The organization is committed to complying with the False claims
Act aiming to prevent billing errors involving Medicare, Medicaid, and other services. To
adhere to this act, the organization ensures that documentation, coding, and billing
practices are governed by relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the organization
also has integrity and compliance program. Mayo Clinic also adheres to federal laws
that mandates accurate reflection of the true nature of transactions in its books and
records. 2
Task 3 6/28/2024 A1. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
1 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a business or organization’s
commitment to operating ethically and contributing positively to society beyond its legal
obligations. Mayo clinic’s code of ethics exemplifies a comprehensive CSR strategy. It
articulates organizational values, principles, policies, and practices that underscores its
dedication to supporting society, employees, community, patients, and customers. It
addresses topics such as: safeguarding the information to protect patient privacy, value
of honesty, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, social responsibility,
embracing differences, and promoting responsible business practices. Each section is
very well summarized with examples and additional resources. A2. Compliance with legal mandates
Mayo Clinic’s code of conduct extensively covers compliance with legal
mandates, highlighting its commitment to safeguarding patient health information under
the HIPPA Act. It emphasizes that employees must have valid reasons for accessing,
using, or disclosing PHI, with disciplinary measures in place for unauthorized or
improper access. This underscores the organization’s dedication to patient privacy and
maintaining integrity. The organization is committed to complying with the False claims
Act aiming to prevent billing errors involving Medicare, Medicaid, and other services. To
adhere to this act, the organization ensures that documentation, coding, and billing
practices are governed by relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the organization
also has integrity and compliance program. Mayo Clinic also adheres to federal laws
that mandates accurate reflection of the true nature of transactions in its books and
records. 2
