REPORT AN ETHICS CONCERN

REPORT AN ETHICS CONCERN
BAMSI believes that by providing an environment that promotes our core values – honesty, compassion, inclusion, collaboration, learning, accountability and leadership – we achieve excellence in our workplace, along with the highest quality of care for persons served.

In accordance with BAMSI's Code of Ethics and our Workplace Conduct Policy, employees are expected to report any suspected unethical or illegal behavior or other policy violations to their supervisors, Quality and Improvement or Human Resources. Employees may report ethical violations in confidence and without fear of retaliation. BAMSI does not permit retaliation of any kind against employees for good faith reports of ethical and policy compliance violations.

This anonymous reporting system can be used to report ethics violations or serious policy violations. Should you voluntarily decide to offer your name, it may be helpful in resolving your report more quickly. Additionally, your identity will be protected to the maximum extent practicable and allowed by law.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:

This reporting system may NOT be used to report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment of a person or persons served. All BAMSI employees are mandated reporters as described in our Policy Prohibiting the Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Persons Served and must report suspected abuse to the appropriate authority:

- 17 years of age and under: Report to the Department of Children and Families, file a 51A with the local Department of Children and Families, or call the Child at Risk Hotline at 800-792-5200.

- 18-59 years of age: Report to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC). During regular business hours, telephone number 617-727-6465 or through the 24 hour Hotline at 800-426-9009.

- 60 years of age and older: Report to Protective Services, Executive Office of Elder Affairs at 800-922-2275.

Any employee who attempts to use this tool to report suspected abuse, rather than utilizing the proper channels noted above, may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination, pursuant to BAMSI's Progressive Disciplinary Policy.
What kind of issue are you reporting today?*

Something related to abuse, neglect or mistreatment of an individual in BAMSI's care.An ethics issue or serious policy or compliance violation

If you suspect abuse, mistreatment or neglect of a person or persons served, please report it by contacting the appropriate authority:

- 17 years of age and under: Report to the Department of Children and Families, file a 51A with the local Department of Children and Families, or call the Child at Risk Hotline at 800-792-5200.

- 18-59 years of age: Report to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC). During regular business hours call 617-727-6465. Reports are also received 24 hours a day through the Hotline at 800-426-9009.

- 60 years of age and older: Report to Protective Services, Executive Office of Elder Affairs at 800-922-2275.
Please describe what you are reporting today - be as specific as possible: To avoid confusion, please use people's NAMES when you know them. Avoid using a job title or the word "staff."*
At what program or location did this take place?*
On what date or dates did this take place? If you don't know or remember, enter Unknown.*
At what time of day did this take place? If you don't know or remember, enter Unknown.*
Has this happened on more than one occasion? If so, please list the dates. If you don't know or remember, enter Unknown.*
Where at the location you specified did you observe this incident? If you don't know or remember, enter Unknown.*
Who else was present when this incident took place? To avoid confusion, please use people's names when you know them, instead of their titles or the word "staff." If you don't know or remember, enter Unknown.*
Why do you believe this act is unethical or represents a serious policy violation? *
This is an anonymous reporting system; however, we may be able to resolve your report more quickly if we can speak with you. Please provide your name and a telephone number where we can reach you if we have questions:*
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