1. The document provides guidelines and resources for board members of The Ottawa Hospital to develop ethical policies and procedures to identify and address ethical issues and conflicts of interest.
2. It recommends appreciating the importance of ethics and receiving education on ethical best practices. Steps include creating procedures for fair and transparent decision making, mitigating risks, and proper financial accounting.
3. The document suggests utilizing online resources and building upon guidelines to develop a customized ethics protocol for the needs of the board.