Pledge of Ethics
For Members
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.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
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