Code of Ethics and Standards Practice |
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| All LACAA Members strive to be dedicated, ethical and
professional in the performance of their duties. The nature of work in the service of seniors, as in other care giving relationships, is such that they may occasionally encounter situations that call for carefulethical and moral consideration. For that reason this LACAA Member Code of Ethics and Standards Practice has been de- veloped to provide a ready reference point for LACAA Members for use when difficult situations are encountered. It is also provided to ensure quality and to further protect the interests of Members and LACAA. The public ownership of the housing programs employing the Members of this Association demands the highest level of professionalism, honesty and integrity. The Association encourages the continued development and education of all activity coordinators involved in senior housing. To this end the Members of the Association subscribe to the articles presented below and agree to maintain and continually strive to improve their professional standards. |
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Article 1 |
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| A Member shall at all times exercise loyalty to the interests
of the employer or firm with whom the Member is affiliated (hereinafter called "the employer") and to LACAA. They shall perform their prescribed duties in a reasonable and courteous manner. They shall support at all times the objectives and policies of LACAA as defined by the Executive. They shall treat as confidential any and all aspects of the business of LACAA and any and all information relating to the personal circumstances of other LACAA members including health, financial and other personal information. |
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| A Member shall be diligent in the management, maintenance
and protection of the property of
the employer, resident, staff and
LACAA against all resonably forseeable contingencies, damages and losses. |
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| A Member shall at all times exercise due diligence for
the protection of the funds of the employer and LACAA against all resonably forseeable contingencies and losses. |
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| A Member shall not accept directly or indirectly, any
rebate fee commission, discount, or other benefit, monetary or otherwise, which could be reasonably be seen as a conflict with the interest of the employer or LACAA. |
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| A Member shall not exaggerate, misrepresent or conceal
material facts concerning the employer's or LACAA's property or any related transaction. |
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| A Member shall at all times conduct business and personal
activities with knowledge of and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and the code of ethics and standards set by this Association. |
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| A Member shall not engage in any conduct which is in
conscious disregard for the safety and health of those persons lawfully on the employer's property. |
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| A Member will at all times protect and promote the interests
of the employer and LACAA but will be fair and honest with all other parties involved in any matter. |
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| A Member will neither advise nor render service in areas
or matters which exceed the Member's competence. The Member will endeavor to direct parties to those from whom competent advice and service may be obtained. |
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A Member who engages in another profession, business
or occupation beyond the usual scope |
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| A Member will not make, authorize, or otherwise encourage
any unfounded oral or written statements that are derogatory to, or disparaging of, another Member's business practice. All dealings between Members will be conducted with integrity, courtesy and good faith. |
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| A Member shall not engage in any activity which could
be reasonably construed as contrary to the loyalty and diligence mentioned in the above articles. All Members will agree to provide suggestions and/or express concerns about LACAA policy only through prescribed channels. |
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| To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible
work environment, LACAA expects members to follow rules of conduct
that will protect the interests and safety of all members and the organization. It is not possible to list all the forms of behavior that are considered unacceptable in LACAA. The following are examples of infractions of rules of conduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of Executive Position and/or membership. |
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- Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property. |
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| - Sexual or other unlawful or unwelcome harassment. - Excessive absenteeism or any absence without notice (Executive Positions) - Unauthorized use of telephones, mail system, computers, website or other owned equipment |
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| - Unauthorized disclosure of business "secrets" or
confidential information. - Unsatisfactory performance or conduct and/or unbecoming conduct. |
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| Two Executive Members will conduct disciplinary procedures. An incident report will be written including description of behavior, witnesses if any, documentation of conduct if any and action taken. | |||
| 1. Verbal Discipline - Executive will by conference call or in person make aware reported | |||
| actions, expectations of behavior change and possible follow-up procedures. | |||
| 2. Written Discipline - Executive will send a letter making person aware of reported actions, | |||
| expectations of behavior change and possibility of follow-up procedures. | |||
| 3. Termination - Executive will by written communication make person aware of reported actions | |||
| and notification membership will cease. In the case of termination money will not be refunded. | |||
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