La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § V-6711

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-6711 - Ethical Practices

A. The following code of professional ethics shall be observed:

1. respect for the confidential nature of information provided by expectant mother and other agencies. Divulging identifying information about the expectant mother or her baby to anyone other than professional social casework staff and judicial agencies is prohibited. Information may be provided to other social casework staff and judicial agencies only when necessary for planning for the mother or the baby's welfare. Information about the mother may be given to other professional persons such as physicians or attorneys with the mother's written permission. Honesty in all dealing with expectant mothers, with other organizations and the public, including the keeping of agreements made with each;

2. the fulfilling of any responsibility accepted by the maternity home from courts of law;

3. utilizing funds for the stated purposes of the maternity home;

4. honoring contracts and prompt payment of bills.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § V-6711

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987), repromulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Residential Licensing, LR 33:2696 (December 2007), repromulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services, LR 35: 1572 (August 2009), amended LR 36:801 (April 2010).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:477 and R.S. 46:1401-1424.

This Section has been moved from LAC 67:I.1711.