Common use of Code of Professional Conduct Clause in Contracts

Code of Professional Conduct. Demonstrate respect for the rights and dignity of all consumers and employees. • Perform duties in a responsible, professional manner. • Maintain a courteous relationship with consumers, their families, and other employees, yet not let personal relationships interfere with professional responsibilities. • Sexual relationships between employees and consumers are never allowed. • Never misrepresent the scope of the employee's professional skill, experience, or competence and always refer to persons with required experience when necessary. • Report to the appropriate supervisor whenever unethical or inappropriate behavior or treatment is observed. • Assure confidentiality for consumers and employees; release information only as authorized and with the consent of the consumer or employee, or in keeping with emergency and legal guidelines. • Refrain from engaging in business with consumers, such as selling or buying goods or services that are not part of the clinical program. Provide services to consumers without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or for any other reason that is not relevant to treatment.