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The
Code of Ethics embodies certain standards of conduct for the Private Providers
Association of Texas (PPAT) and its members.
In abiding by these ethics, it is understood that the member views his or
her obligations in as a wide context as the situation requires, taking all the
principles into consideration and choosing a course of action consistent with
the spirit and intent by which they were created.
PPAT
and its members who are acting in the capacity of representing PPAT:
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Shall
advocate for supports and services for people which promote integrity,
compassion, and respect for individuals and their differences and choices.
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Shall
advocate for supports and services that are designed to meet the needs of
the individuals with emphasis on promoting choice growth and development,
health and safety and quality of life;
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Shall
promote the privacy of persons served and the right of confidentiality;
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Shall
give preference to professional responsibility over any personal interest;
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Shall
advocate for standards that promote outcomes of excellence for people with
developmental disabilities;
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Shall
share ideas, concepts, understanding, knowledge and state of the art
practice in the community;
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Shall
support opportunities for continuing education which incorporate state of
the art practice in the field of disabilities;
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Shall
encourage and advocate for the protection of the individual and the
community against unethical and/or illegal practices or actions;
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Shall
not discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
preferences, disability, or national ancestry, and shall work to eliminate
or prevent such discrimination;
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Shall
promote fair and equitable treatment of all people;
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Shall
serve as a responsible steward for public and private funds;
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Shall
clearly distinguish statements made and actions taken as an individual
provider as opposed to those made as a representative of the Association.
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