Standards of Conduct Agreement

To further MSI's commitment for excellence and integrity , all employees of MSI, full-time and part-time, are expected to adhere to this Standard of Conduct in their daily interactions with consumers, colleagues, other health professionals, care managers, other trainees, and the public. These principles have been derived from federal, state, and local laws and regulations, MSI policies and procedures, and generally accepted principles of ethical conduct. This code of ethical conduct is not intended to dictate behavior. It does, however, establish minimum expectations which provide a disciplinary framework for staff who choose not to abide by these principles, and it serves to remind everyone of the MSI's commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct. Adhere to the laws and rules are an absolute and uncompromised requirement, we consider legality and regulations to require the minimum in ethical behaviors. Therefore it is an absolute condition of employment that all employees work within all federal, state, and local laws as well as agency rules and regulations. Truly ethical behavior requires more. It requires a genuine respect and caring for the rights of our clients, our private and public partners, our suppliers, our community and each other.

1. You must act in the best interest of your patients, clients and customers.You must respect and must not exploit or abuse the relationships with patients, clients or caregivers.
2. You must respect the confidentiality and security of your patients, clients and customers protected health information.You must understand HIPAA regulations and follow MSI policies and procedures governing the appropriate use and disclosure of confidential information.
3. You must carry out your duties in a professional and ethical way. Patients, clients, and caregivers are entitled to receive excellent and safe standards of care.
4. You must behave with integrity and honesty. You must make sure that you behave with integrity and honesty to keep high standards of personal and professional conduct at all times.
5. You must keep accurate patient, client, and customer records. Making and keeping records is an essential part of providing excellent care, and you must keep accurate records of patient, caregiver, or care manager interactions.
6. You must keep your professional knowledge up to date.You must make sure that your knowledge, skills, and performance are of high quality and up to date.
7. You must report any practice or condition that may violate any laws, rules or regulations, safety standards, MSI Policies, or the standards of conduct to the appropriate manager in a timely  manner.
8. To avoid engagement in any fraudulent activities, kickbacks or bribes intended to induce client referrals.
9. You must comply with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures. Employees  are required to understand and abide by the laws, regulations, policies and procedures that are applicable to them in the performance of their job duties.