Code of Ethics, Professional Boundaries, and Participant Property
The Agency's written code of ethics under 19 CSR 15-7.021(18)(I): the fourteen prohibited acts, what workers may do (use the bathroom, and with consent eat their own lunch), how the code is given to and reviewed with participants and every employee, how it is enforced, and how participants' money and property are protected.
About this policy
- Policy number
- MO-HC-ETH-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 19 CSR 15-7.021(18)(I)
- Library
- Missouri home care · 50 policies
- Category
- Ethics
- Sections
- 18
In short
- Follow the code of ethics at every visit. You may use the bathroom, drink water, and eat your own lunch if the participant agrees.
- Never use the participant's car, food or phone for yourself, and never bring anyone with you.
- Never accept gifts, tips or money, never buy anything from a participant, and never take anything from the home.
- Never become a participant's power of attorney, guardian or conservator, and never sign anything for them.
- Report any abuse, neglect, exploitation or theft immediately. You will not be punished for reporting.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (19 CSR 15-7.021(18)(I))
- 5. The Code of Ethics
- 6. What Workers May Do
- 7. Giving and Reviewing the Code
- 8. Protecting Participant Money and Property
- 9. Gifts, Wills and Personal Relationships
- 10. Enforcement
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me your code of ethics. Does it contain all fourteen prohibitions in the rule?
- How was the code given to and reviewed with this participant?
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