Our Commitment

The University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network is committed to the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in pursuit of its mission of improving the health of the people in the communities we serve. The UVM Health Network policies provide guidance and rules for all members of the UVM Health Network affiliates and community to ensure we work together in an honest, ethical and compassionate manner.

The UVM Health Network is committed to an environment where open and honest communication is the expectation, not the exception. We want you to feel comfortable in approaching your supervisor or leadership in instances where you believe violations of the Code of Conduct or other policies have occurred.

The UVM Health Network maintains an anonymous reporting hotline – the UVM Health Network Anonymous Reporting Hotline -- hosted by a third-party provider, EthicsPoint. You are encouraged to utilize this hotline to report violations of state or federal laws and regulations, your affiliate Code of Conduct, or any other policies or procedures. You may also file a report to ask for guidance related to the Code of Conduct.

The information you provide will be sent to us by EthicsPoint on a totally confidential and anonymous basis if you should choose, although you are also welcome to leave your name and contact information. The UVM Health Network representative investigating your report may send you a message via the anonymous EthicsPoint system if additional information is needed in order to thoroughly investigate your report of noncompliance. After you have made a report, EthicsPoint will provide you with a unique code that you can use later to get messages or provide additional information through either the phone or internet reporting systems, while maintaining your anonymity. Your comments will be heard, and reports of noncompliance will be investigated.

See the Anonymous Reporting Hotline FAQs for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EthicsPoint?

EthicsPoint is a comprehensive and confidential reporting tool to assist management and employees to work together to address fraud, abuse, and other misconduct in the workplace, all while cultivating a positive work environment.

May I report using either the Internet or the telephone?

Yes. With EthicsPoint, you have the ability to file a confidential, anonymous report via either the telephone or the Internet. Special restrictions apply to anonymous reporting originating in the European Union.

More Frequently Asked Questions

To Make a Report

You may use either of the following two methods to submit a report:

• Select the "Make a Report" link at the top of this web page.
• OR
• Dial toll-free, within the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and Canada:

After you complete your report, you will be assigned a unique code called a "report key." Write down your report key and password and keep them in a safe place. After 5-6 business days, use your report key and password to check your report for feedback or questions.