HSCPOA Code of Ethics – Ensuring safe, quality care
All PSWs registered with HSCPOA are held accountable to the Code of Ethics that covers the following categories. Read the full Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics
Honesty & integrity
Communicate openly and honestly, showing courtesy and compassion in every interaction.
Professionalism & accountability
Provide competent, dignified care, maintain appropriate boundaries, collaborate, and behave professionally at all times.
Recipient autonomy
Provide information to ensure informed consent and respect personal beliefs.
Clear qualifications
Provide accurate name, role and display the PSW Visual Mark, if requested.
Privacy & confidentiality
Be respectful of recipients’ privacy and comply with privacy laws and employer policies.
Record keeping & reporting
Clearly and accurately document care services provided.
Ethical business practices
Charge reasonable fees, perform services regardless of fee, and issue receipts, as applicable.
Tolerance & acceptance
Respect care recipients’ cultural and religious beliefs and do not discriminate against others.
The Code of Ethics is the foundation for HSCPOA’s complaints and discipline process.
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