Deliver health services in a consistent, ethical manner using the resources at hand.
When resources are scarce, seek to establish a system that distributes resources in a fair, cost-effective manner while taking the profession’s ethical standards into account.
Engage in cooperative and competitive activities that enhance community healthcare services.
Guide the organization in applying and enhancing management standards that support ethical business conduct.
Honor the traditions and customs of all patients and those it serves, in accordance with the organization’s guiding principles and values.
Tell the truth in all business and professional communications and transactions, and refrain from spreading inaccurate, misleading, or deceptive information.
Report financial and other information on time and correctly and take appropriate action when it is inaccurate.
Accurately and promptly report financial and other information.
Stop and report fraud and abuse.
Avoid aggressive accounting practices that could lead to disputed financial reports or false claims for compensation.
Foster a positive organizational culture where clinical and management errors are minimized and, when they do occur, are disclosed and dealt with quickly and effectively to avert future issues.
Provide resources and mechanisms for staff to address ethical organizational and clinical issues without fear of retaliation or persecution.
Implement an organizational code of ethics consistent with the values and beliefs of the association and the communities served.
Monitor compliance and take appropriate action to enforce the code.
Give employees the tools and resources they need to deal with moral dilemmas in the workplace and in clinical settings without fear of reprisals or punishment from health services.
When resources are scarce, endeavor to establish an equitable system for the cost-effective and fair distribution of available resources while taking the profession’s ethical standards into account.
Engage in both competitive and cooperative activities in ways that enhance community healthcare services.
Guide the company in applying and enhancing management standards that support ethical business conduct.
Respect each patient’s and other parties’ customs and practices in accordance with the organization’s guiding principles.
Tell the truth in all business and professional communications and transactions, and refrain from spreading misleading information.
