Frontline Initiative: DSPs Using the NADSP Code of Ethics
Tenet 4: Confidentiality
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Code of Ethics Tenet 4: Confidentiality: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nbkcr_SVErc
Confidentiality
As a DSP, I will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people I support.
Furthermore, as a DSP, I will:
- Seek information directly from those I support regarding their wishes in how, when, and with whom privileged information should be shared.
- Recognize that confidentiality agreements are subject to federal and state laws and regulations, as well as agency policies.
- Recognize that it may be necessary to disclose confidential information in order to prevent serious or imminent harm to the person I support or others.
- Seek out qualified guidance to help clarify situations where the correct course of action is unclear to me.
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