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OBTAINING AND USING HOSPITAL RESOURCES WISELY

We seek to be innovative in improving our work processes to improve quality and reduce costs.

We understand the importance of our actions to protect hospital resources. We seek and obtain re­sources appropriately for the successful completion of our work. We protect these resources against loss, theft, destruction, waste, inappropriate distri­bution, and misuse. We seek to be innovative in im­proving our work processes to improve quality and reduce costs. We recognize that the success of our actions in managing these resources directly impacts the business success of the hospital and the care we can give in the future. We are committed to maintaining the business health of NCBH & Subsidiaries to ensure our ability to continue to meet our mission.

Intellectual property

  • We respect and support patents and other forms of intellectual property, including software licensing agreements.
  • We refrain from reproducing, distributing, or altering copyrighted materials such as software, computer images, and text without the express written consent of the owner.
  • Products and systems developed at work are considered the property of NCBH & Subsidiaries. Any effort to market these products must have the appropriate approval in writing.

Cost Control

  • We control operating costs without compromising patient care.
  • We maintain cost efficiency essential to our ability to deliver healthcare services successfully.

Safeguard of Assets

  • We record and manage our assets in accordance with current policies and practices.
  • We use locks, passwords, or other security measures to safeguard assets.
  • We do not use the physical and intellectual assets that belong to NCBH & Subsidiaries for our own personal needs or gains.

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Winston-Salem, NC 27157

The information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you have a medical problem or a health-related question, consult your physician or call Health On-Call at 336-716-2255 or 1-800-446-2255.

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