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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]reddit to the rescue

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In Section 4 which covers the providers code of conduct they changed the following:
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In Section 4 which covers the providers code of conduct they changed the following:
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A. Acceptable Behavior: The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center expects that members of the medical staff will serve diligently, loyally, and cooperatively. They must avoid misconduct and other activities that conflict with their duties; exercise courtesy and dignity; and otherwise conduct themselves, both on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively upon themselves and the Medical Center. Acceptable behavior includes the following (1) being on duty as scheduled. (2) being impartial in carrying out official duties and avoiding any action that might result in, or look as though, a medical staff member is giving preferential treatment to any person, group or organization, (3) not discriminating on the basis of race, age, color, sex, religion, [b]national origin, politics, marital status, or disability [/b] in any employment matter or in providing benefits under any law by VA

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Acceptable Behavior: The VA expects that members of the medical staff will serve diligently, loyally, and cooperatively. They must avoid misconduct and other activities that conflict with their duties; exercise courtesy and dignity; and otherwise conduct themselves, both on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively upon themselves and VA. Acceptable behavior includes the following (1) being on duty as scheduled. (2) being impartial in carrying out official duties and avoiding any action that might result in, or look as though, a medical staff member is giving preferential treatment to any person, group or organization, (3) not discriminating on the basis of any legally protected status, including legally protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, or prior protected activity in any employment matter or in providing benefits under any law administered by VA

Old version of bylaws: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4646350&FileName=36C24819R0007-007.pdf

New Version of Bylaws: https://www.va.gov/files/2025-04/MEDICAL%20BYLAWS_April%202025%20-%20Final.pdf[/quote]

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Old Version of ByLaws

Section 1. Membership Eligibility
C. Decisions regarding Medical Staff membership are made without discrimination for reasons such as race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, lawful partisan political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental handicap when the individual is qualified to do the work, age, membership or non-membership in a labor organization, or on the basis of any other criteria unrelated to professional qualifications

New Version dated 2 April 25.

Section 3.01 Eligibility for Membership on the Medical Staff *
3. Decisions regarding Medical Staff membership are made consistent with law and without regard to an individual’s legally protected status, such as race, color, religion, sex, or prior protected activity[/quote]

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