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CARE,manages its consulting, subcontractor, and supplier relationships in a fair and reasonable manner, free from conflicts of interest and consistent with all applicable laws and good business practices. We promote competi- tive procurement to the maximum extent practicable. Our selection of con- sultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors will be made on the basis of objective criteria including quality, technical excellence, price, delivery, adher- ence to schedules, service, and maintenance of adequate sources of supply. Our purchasing decisions will be made on the -supplier's ability to meet our needs, and not on personal relationships and friendships. We employ the highest ethical standards in business practices In source selection, negotia- tion, determination of contract awards, and the administration of all purchas- ing activities. We comply with contractual obligations not to disclose vendor confidential information unless permitted under the contract or otherwise au- thorized by the vendor. (The subject of Business Courtesies and subcoritrac- tors or suppliers is discussed on pages 23 through 26 of this Code.) Truthful Marketing and Advertising Materials Consistent with laws and regulations that may govern such activities, CARE may use marketing and advertising activities to educate the public, provide information to the community, increase awareness of our services, and to re- cruit colleagues. We present only truthful, fully Informative, and non - deceptive information in these materials and announcements. Substance Abuse and Mental Acuity To protect the interests of our CARE colleagues and pa- tients, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free work environment. All colleagues must report for work free of the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs. Re- porting to work under the Influence of any illegal drug or alcohol; having,an illegal drug in a colleague's sys- tem; or using, possessing, or selling Illegal drugs while on CARE work time or property may result in immedi- ate termination. We may use drug testing as a means of enforcing this policy. It..is also recognized that individuals may be taking pre- scriptlon or over-the-counter drugs, which could impair'judghient or other skills required in job performance. For this reason, it is requested that em - 22 250-247