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A p p e n d i x B :S a m p l e P o l i c y :P e r s o n a l C o d e o f E t h i c sn n nnNote: This sample policy was provided by Facilitator Terence T. Gorski.Rationale:Effective functioning as a professional member of the __________________ requiresthe development and maintenance of a public image of professionalism, responsibility,and credibility that installs public confidence in the __________________ and inthe profession of alcoholism treatment. Often these responsibilities exceed those thatare leveled on other hospital employees.The following statements of professional ethics have been implemented as policywithin the__________________ .1. Every staff member accepting employment with the __________________ mustvoluntarily agree to comply with the prohibition against being publicly intoxicated.Public intoxication is defined as any incident of alcohol consumption or use ofmood altering substances that result in a public display of behavior commonly associatedwith intoxication. Violation may be subject to suspension or termination.2. Any staff member arrested for the possession or use of any illegal drug, narcotic, ormood-altering substance may be subject to suspension until the case comes to afinal disposition. If the final disposition is that of conviction, the staff member willbe terminated from employment.3. Any use of any illegal drug or mood altering substance that is witnessed by anymember of the external public and reported to the __________________may begrounds for suspension or termination.Policy: Code of Ethics For__________________Staff4. The use of alcohol or any other mood-altering substance, including legallyprescribed sedatives, is prohibited for any staff member who is on duty at the__________________. This includes the use of sleeping medications the nightbefore, sedative medication, and the consuming of any alcoholic beverages overmeals. If sedatives are prescribed as a treatment for a physical condition, the specialwork environment of the __________________may necessitate that thisemployee be unable to work due to medical reasons. Any person known tobe under the influence or known to have taken any mood altering substanceswithin a period of 8 hours prior to reporting to work will be asked to leave workn 54 n
for the day and may face suspension or termination. Exceptions to this must beformally approved by the Director and Medical Director of ________________.Violations may be subject to suspension or termination.5. All __________________ employees are restricted from conducting social relationshipsof any kind with clients and or their families who have been treated bythe__________________ Exceptions to this policy must be approved and documentedby the service section Coordinator prior to the initiation of the socialrelationship. The primary exception to this policy will be where there is a relationshipthat was established prior to the client’s admission.6. Members of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon will see clients at open andclosed meetings. This is approved, but, without written approval, any contactover and above that involvement may be prohibited. No staff member who isa member of Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon shall become a sponsor to anydischarged client or family member unless that relationship of sponsorship wasfirmly established prior to admission of the client to__________________. Thisrelationship must be made known to the appropriate Coordinator of Supervisionat the time of the client’s admission.7. All staff members are bound by the restrictions of Federal Confidentiality Legislationas described by the Company Policy. Violations may be subject to Suspensionor termination.8. A professional dress code exists for all members of the__________________. Thisdress code stresses professional appearance that will lend credibility and respectto the COMPANY. Suits and ties or sports coats and ties are appropriate for malestaff. Dresses, skirts, and pantsuits are appropriate for female staff. Attire that issexually provocative will be avoided. Blue jeans are inappropriate attire for anystaff member.9. Staff members are strongly encouraged to participate in professional organizations,voluntary services, and speaking engagements that enhance theirpersonal prestige and that of the__________________. Public presentation ofmaterial that contradicts the stated philosophy of the__________________is strongly discouraged.10. In accordance with __________________ Policy, staff will not accept gifts, tips,or extra remuneration from clients, nor will they accept personal liability for outstandingclient fees.I acknowledge that I have read and understand all aspects of the Policy:Code of Ethics for __________________Staff.Employee_____________________________Supervisor_____________________________Date: __________________Date___________________Date___________________n 55 n
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