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Code of Ethics

The five following Ethical Values guide our decisions and our actions at Big Horn Health
Services as we serve our community:

  1. Accountability​
    We are collectively accountable to the community, to our clients, and to society in general.​ We are responsible to provide high-quality, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient- and family-centered health services in the community, for the community.
  2. Inclusiveness​
    In the process of planning for health needs, our decision-making process will be inclusive and culturally sensitive, considering views of our clients, our healthcare providers, the community, and other pertinent partners-in-care.
  3. Transparency
    Our decision-making process shall be open and transparent. We will strive to make ethical, timely decisions that are publicly defensible.
  4. Reasonableness
    Our decision-making process shall be based on evidence, principles, and values that are agreed upon by relevant parties. Our decision-makers shall be credible and held accountable for their decisions.
  5. Responsiveness
    Decisions shall be reviewed and/or revised in a timely manner, either formally or informally, as new information emerges to best adapt care to the needs of clients. We will engage and respond to the best of our abilities to each unique situation.
  6. Cultural Sensitivity & Safety
    We recognize and respect the cultural backgrounds, traditions, and beliefs of every individual we serve. Through continuous education and collaboration, we aim to provide care that is both compassionate and culturally aligned, fostering trust and mutual respect in every interaction.