Code of Ethics
Home Healthcare Connection, Inc. [HHC] employees abide by all state,
federal, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations which govern
their duties and responsibilities.
HHC employees strive to provide only the highest quality care and services,
and graciously accept evaluations of their work.
HHC employees strive to upgrade their skills and competencies with a
personal and professional growth plan.
HHC employees strive to be honest, forthright, and accountable in all
their dealings with physicians, clients, coworkers, and the agency.
HHC and its employees will not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, communicable disease,
physical or mental handicap, or any other legally protected status.
HHC employees are receptive to guidance and counseling services to help
improve their work performance.
HHC employees attend staff development seminars and in-service training
programs to keep current in the latest development in their fields of
specialization.
HHC employees accept only those assignments which are position-appropriate
for them.
HHC employees are confidential concerning both client and agency information
entrusted to them.
HHC employees are actively involved in helping to improve standards
of care and in helping to control health care costs.
HHC and its employees will not knowingly misrepresent their services.
HHC employees will strive to ensure the safety of those clients entrusted
to their care, and will immediately report any incident of patient abuse
or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation according to law.
HHC employees will safeguard the property of the agency used in the
performance of their duties.
HHC employees will not engage in any conduct detrimental to the best
interest of their patients, co-workers, or the agency.
HHC employees will promote a positive working climate and good public
relations.
HHC and its employees are good citizens and supportive of their local
communities.
HHC and its employees strive to conform to the highest level of ethical
behavior in their educational, admission, discharge, and billing practices.
HHC and its employees interact honestly and ethically with other health
care providers, educational institutions, and payers.
HHC and its employees clearly inform any patient referred to another
organization, service, or individual of any financial benefit to the
referring organization, service, or individual.
HHC, its employees and clients, have ready access to the agency's Ethics
Committee.
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