As part of its structure, Helix’s Board of Directors recognize the need to observe the highest standards of corporate practice and business conduct. Accordingly, the Board always adopts a formal code of conduct, which are applicable to the Board along with all employees, officers, contractors, consultants and other persons that act on behalf of Helix Healthcare and associates of Helix. The key aspects of this code will be to:

  • Provide the highest standards of clinical care to residents;
  • Act with honesty, fairness, and integrity in all dealings both internally and externally;
  • Respect all people, their religion, ideologies, and cultures and reflect this respect in all words and actions; and
  • Maintain a safe working environment to safeguard the health and safety of employees, consultants, contractors, customers, suppliers and other persons who visit Helix Healthcare workplace, or who Helix works with.

The code sets out Helix’s policies on various matters including conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and giving or acceptance of gifts (including money), confidentiality, privacy, fair dealings (including in relation to suppliers, competitors and residents), discrimination, bullying, harassment and vilification, health and safety, compliance with laws and regulations, responsibility to shareholders and the financial community.

The code also sets out the consequences for a breach of the code, including the possibility of legal or disciplinary action.

The intent of this code of conduct is to ensure that all employees of Helix comport themselves into the highest standards corporate governance and transparency.