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for the day <strong>and</strong> may face suspension or termination. Exceptions to this must beformally approved by the Director <strong>and</strong> Medical Director of ________________.Violations may be subject to suspension or termination.5. All __________________ employees are restricted from conducting social relationshipsof any kind with clients <strong>and</strong> or their families who have been treated bythe__________________ Exceptions to this policy must be approved <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> Al-Anon will see clients at open <strong>and</strong>closed meetings. This is approved, but, without written approval, any contactover <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> respectto the COMPANY. Suits <strong>and</strong> ties or sports coats <strong>and</strong> ties are appropriate for malestaff. Dresses, skirts, <strong>and</strong> 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, <strong>and</strong> speaking engagements that enhance theirpersonal prestige <strong>and</strong> 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 outst<strong>and</strong>ingclient fees.I acknowledge that I have read <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> all aspects of the Policy:Code of Ethics for __________________Staff.Employee_____________________________Supervisor_____________________________Date: __________________Date___________________Date___________________n 55 n

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