Code of Ethics – Kootenay Society for Community Living

To be aware of the continual support of our community resources and opportunities
To maintain a sustainable business model that reflects social responsibility
To comply with local, provincial and federal legal and regulatory requirements
To be responsible to our employees, clients, funding bodies and other stakeholders
To report waste, fraud, abuse, fiscal mismanagement or misappropriation of individual’s or KSCL’s funds as outlined in the policy and procedures
To protect the right to be free of reprisal
To avoid marketing activities that knowingly misleads or misinforms the public
To not sign or witness documents for persons receiving supports

To ensure all accounting practices are accurate and reflect KSCL’s transactions
To maintain adequate business insurance
To have respect and responsibility for the property of KSCL’s assets and equipment
To fairly represent KSCL’s quality of service in any contractual agreement

To maintain the health and safety of those supported and employed by KSCL
To be dedicated to ongoing performance improvement and ensure identified outcomes are being met
To distinguish clearly between the roles of private citizens and responsibilities as an employee
To avoid any conflict of interest situations
To refuse any gift, favour or compensation that might be influential in preferential consideration
To strive for objectivity and maintain professional boundaries

To create and maintain a climate of loyalty, trust and mutual respect
To speak to everyone in a friendly, positive, respectful and courteous manner
To understand and appreciate diversity among colleagues
To respect possessions and property of clients, colleagues, family, friends and visitors

To comply with KSCL’s Code of Ethics
To be knowledgeable of and abide by KSCL’s policy and procedures
To never retaliate against anyone reporting something that goes against KSCL’s Code of Ethics
To carry out investigations in a timely manner and complete confidentiality
To resolve ethical dilemmas using a guide for moral decision-making
Respect for the Person Served
To safeguard the rights, dignity and worth of those supported by KSCL
Recognize the vulnerability of people we support and our professional obligation to protect them
To protect clients from abuse and neglect and actively seek to educate others
Recognize a client’s right to refuse, or express choice regarding their service
To actively seek input from clients to develop relevant program plans and individual goals
To inform clients of their rights, service delivery, confidentiality and access to records
To advocate on behalf of clients
To maintain confidentiality

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