Acceptance and/or Solicitation of Gifts or Benefits From Vendors, Patients, and Others

Generally, CUIMC providers and staff may not accept gifts or benefits from vendors, patients or others given because of the individual’s association with the Medical Center and intended for the individual’s personal use.

This Policy is not intended to prohibit holiday gifts or similar gifts of modest value. An example of an acceptable gift to a provider or staff member from a patient or patient’s family would be a basket of fruit or flowers to be shared with others on the unit or in the office. However, gifts of cash or cash equivalencies such as gifts certificates from vendors or patients may not be accepted by CUIMC personnel.

The acceptance and solicitation of gifts or benefits from vendors and patients must be consistent and compliant with all applicable federal and state laws. Please call the OFBC if further guidance is required.

 

 

 

 

 

Office for Billing Compliance
Policy#: 10035
Original Date of Issue: 1996
Revised: 3/22/2023
Reviewed: 3/1/2024