Legal And Policy

Legal and Policy Statements

We strive to provide the latest technology for solutions in healthcare to streamline pharmacy operations and improve patient safety. The Baxa Web site provides detailed information on Baxa product specifications, Technical Papers, Instructions for Use, Policy and Procedure Guidelines and more. The following are the policies and guidelines that govern the development of Web site information and other Baxa collateral and/or guide our daily operations.

If you have questions or concerns about the statements within this section, or your interactions with this Web site, contact us here or at 800.567.BAXA (2292), or by writing:

Baxa Corporation
14445 Grasslands Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
Attention: Marketing Department

CODE OF CONDUCT

Baxa Corporation believes every Associate is responsible for upholding the mission, vision and values of the Company. The Corporation also believes Associates will not knowingly or willingly violate laws or policies of the communities which they serve. The intent of this Code of Conduct is to build responsibility and a standard of behavior among all Baxa associates.

Baxa Core Values:
Baxa will deliver growth and performance to investors while maintaining its focus on the five principles of Baxa, which are: Patient Safety, Integrity, Customer Focus, Growth and Performance.

Baxa Code of Conduct Toward Customers. We will:

Provide honest advertising and labeling for our products
Maintain a high degree of trust through open and honest communications
Sell our products without discrediting competitors
Promptly disclose any product issues relating to performance or safety
Not misrepresent the performance or capabilities of our products
Maintain compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Directives (MDD), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) and other applicable regulatory or governing bodies
Not provide any advice with respect to obtaining reimbursement from CMS or private insurers
Provide accurate and honest billing
Honor our contractual commitments
Provide honest reporting of product shortage or supply issues
Not offer bribes or gifts in order to make a sale or maintain a customer and otherwise comply with all HHS rules

The Baxa Code of Conduct toward Associates. We will:

Respect the diversity of our associates and treat them with fairness and respect at all times
Not tolerate harassment or abusive conduct. Speak out and expose when co-workers are being harassed.
Abide by all safety and health laws, regulations and rules
Not accept gifts that appear to have the intent of swaying a buying decision. Declare any gift received with a value greater than $100.
Report ethics violations or ask ethics questions without fear of retaliation
Be honest and accurate in reporting of expenses, time sheets, financial information, financial reporting, and other company documents
Incur business expenses conservatively. Spend the company’s money as if it were our own.
Keep Baxa company information confidential. Not distribute or discuss regulatory affairs or business information outside of Baxa.

The Baxa Code of Conduct toward Investors/Shareholders. We will:

Protect company assets, including information and trade secrets
Not provide non-public information to investors or anyone outside the company without an appropriate non-disclosure agreement
Maintain the accuracy of company information and records
Follow all government laws and regulations that apply to securities and investors
Cooperate with all audits by regulatory bodies

The Baxa Code of Conduct toward Competitors. We will:

Not use illegal or unethical methods to gather competitor information
Not discuss Baxa Corporation’s regulatory affairs issues with people outside of Baxa and not discuss competitors’ regulatory affairs in a defamatory or demeaning manner
Build fair, responsible and trusting business relationships through honest advertising, labeling and literature
Sell Baxa products and services without discrediting others in the business
Provide honest reporting of product shortage or supply issues
Not offer bribes or gifts in order to make a sale or maintain a customer; comply with all HHS rules

The Baxa Code of Conduct toward Community. We will:

Strive to be a good corporate citizen; respect the wishes of the community and not intentionally harm the environment
Respect the environment by complying with all applicable environmental laws and maintain compliance with the FDA, MDD, and other applicable governing regulatory bodies

The Baxa Code of Conduct toward Government. We will:

Know the laws pertaining to doing business outside of national borders
Comply with applicable laws and regulations wherever we do business and hold to these standards without influence by pressure from managers or demands due to business conditions

The Baxa Code of Conduct toward Suppliers. We will:

Select ethical suppliers and hold them to the ISM (Institute for Supply Management) standards
Avoid the intent and appearance of unethical or compromising practice in relationships, actions and communications
Avoid any personal business or professional activity that would create a conflict of interest
Not solicit or accept money, loans, credits or preferential discounts; not accept gifts, entertainment, favors or services
Conduct supply management activities in accordance with national and international laws, customs and practices; according to Baxa Corporation policies and ethical principles and standards of conduct
Develop, maintain and enforce professional competence according to the Baxa Supplier Introduction Booklet
Develop ongoing relationships with Tier I suppliers. Provide preferential consideration to partners who achieve and maintain this special designation when awarding business.