Ethics Statement

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As a Certified Medicaid Provider in the Supports for Community Living and Michelle P. Waiver Programs

I agree to the following:

• To provide supports and services as a public trust that requires integrity, compassion, and respect for individual differences and choice.

 

• To provide supports and services designed to meet the needs of the individual with emphasis on promoting choice, inclusion, growth and development.

• To respect the privacy of persons served and protect the rights of confidentiality.

• To give preference to professional responsibility over any personal interests.

• To advocate for standards that promote outcomes of quality for people.

• To contribute ideas, findings, concepts, understanding, knowledge and practice to the body of community supports, and develop continuing education and expanded knowledge of the leading practices for services in the field of disabilities.

• To encourage and advocate for the protection of the individual and the community against unethical and/or illegal practices or actions by other individuals or organizations engaged in providing supports.

• To not discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national ancestry, and to work to eliminate or prevent such discrimination in providing supports.

• To promote inclusion and equitable treatment of all people including those receiving supports; staff, friends, families and the public.

• To serve as a responsible steward for public and private funds.

• To be accountable for statements made with respect to individuals with disabilities and to distinguish clearly, where appropriate, statements and actions made as an individual and those made as a representative of the Supports for Community Living and Michelle P. Waiver Programs.