ACHE Code of Ethics

IA - answer-The healthcare executive shall Uphold the Code of Ethics and mission of the American College of Healthcare Executives IB - answer-The healthcare executive shall Conduct professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness and good faith in a manner that will reflect well upon the profession IC - answer-The healthcare executive shall comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare management in the jurisdictions in which the healthcare executive is located or conducts professional activities. ID - answer-The healthcare executive shall Maintain competence and proficiency in healthcare management by implementing a personal program of assessment and continuing professional education IE - answer-The healthcare executive shall Avoid the improper exploitation of professional relationships for personal gain IF - answer-The healthcare executive shall Disclose—and when appropriate, avoid—financial and other conflicts of interest IG - answer-The healthcare executive shall Use this Code to further the interests of the profession and not for selfish reasons; IH - answer-The healthcare executive shall Respect professional confidences II - answer-The healthcare executive shall Enhance the dignity and image of the healthcare management profession through positive public information programs IJ - answer-The healthcare executive shall Refrain from participating in any activity that demeans the credibility and dignity of the healthcare management profession I. - answer-The Healthcare Executive's Responsibilities to the Profession of Healthcare Management II - answer-The Healthcare Executive's Responsibilities to Patients or Others Served IIA - answer-The healthcare executive shall, within the scope of his or her authority: Work to ensure the existence of a process to evaluate the quality of care or service rendered IIB - answer-The healthcare executive shall, within the scope of his or her authority: Avoid practicing or facilitating discrimination and institute safeguards to prevent discriminatory organizational practices IIC - answe