Pledge of Ethics
PROVISION OF SERVICE
I will provide ongoing service to you only after I have assessed your
needs and you, or a person designated to act for you, understand and
agree to a plan of service, the results that may be expected from it,
and the cost of service.
SELF-DETERMINATION
I will base my plan of service on goals you, or a person designated to
act for you, have defined, and which enhance the decisions you have made
concerning your life.
LOYALTY
My first duty is loyalty to you. I will always provide services based on
your best interest, even if this conflicts with my interests or the
interests of others.
TERMINATION OF SERVICE
I will end service to you only after reasonable notice. I will recommend
a plan for you to continue to receive the services as needed.
SUBSTITUTE JUDGMENT
I will not substitute my judgment for yours unless I am acting in the
role of your guardian, appointed by a Court of Law, or with your
approval, or the approval of someone designated to act for you.
CONFIDENTIALITY
I will hold in trust any confidence you give me, disclosing information
to others only with your permission, or if I am compelled to do so by a
belief that you will be seriously harmed by my silence, or if the laws
of this State require me to do so.
REFERRALS/DISCLOSURE
I will refer you only to services and organizations I believe to be
appropriate and of good quality. I will fully explain to you any
business relationship I have with any service I propose, and give you
information on alternatives, if at all possible, so that you, or a
person designated to act for you, can make an informed decision to
accept or reject the services I recommend to you.
COOPERATION
I will strive to ensure cooperation between all of the individuals
involved in providing service and care to you.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am fully qualified in my profession to provide the services I
undertake. I continue to improve my skills and knowledge by
participating in professional development programs and maintaining
certification and licensing in my profession.
DISCRIMINATION
I will not promote or sanction any form of discrimination.
