Also need to Interpret and evaluate the differences between ADA, CNS and NANP – Scope of Practice document and write 2 pages on it

DIETETIC/NUTRITIONAL CODE OF ETHICS

1. The dietetics practitioner conducts himself/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness.

2. The dietetics practitioner supports and promotes high standards of professional practice. The dietetics practitioner accepts the obligation to protect clients, the public, and the profession.

· Continuing education for licensure

· Practice within state laws

· Do not exceed the scope of practice

· Evidence based nutrition

3. The dietetics practitioner considers the health, safety, and welfare of the public at all times.

· Make sure client is always aware of potential side effects or risks (if any)

4. The dietetics practitioner complies with all laws and regulations applicable or related to the profession or to the practitioner’s ethical obligations as described in this Code.

· No criminal record

· No charges or investigations or disciplinary actions in the provision

· Revoking of license etc.

5. The dietetics practitioner provides professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and values of individuals.

· No discrimination, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, religion

· Cultural differences need to be respected

· No sexual harassment, or even humor

6. The dietetics practitioner does not engage in false or misleading practices or communications.

· No false or deceptive advertising

· No misleading or faulty information about products that are sold

· Only accurate and truthful information

7. The dietetics practitioner withdraws from professional practice when unable to fulfill his or her professional duties and responsibilities to clients and others.

· Personal substance abuse

· When court find practitioner mentally unstable

· Or any condition that substantially impairs their judgment or effective rational decision making process

8. The dietetics practitioner recognizes and exercises professional judgment within the limits of his or her qualifications and collaborates with others, seeks counsel, or makes referrals as appropriate.

· Refer out (ROF)

9. The dietetics practitioner treats clients and patients with respect and consideration.

· Make sure enough information is provided to have client make informed decisions

· The dietetics practitioner respects the client’s right to make decisions regarding the recommended plan of care, including consent, modification, or refusal

10. The dietetics practitioner protects confidential information and makes full disclosure about any limitations on his or her ability to guarantee full confidentiality.

· Informed consent

· HIIPA

11. The dietetics practitioner practices dietetics based on evidence- based principles and current information.

12. The dietetics practitioner presents reliable and substantiated information and interprets controversial

information without personal bias, recognizing that legitimate differences of opinion exist.

13. The dietetics practitioner assumes a life-long responsibility and accountability for personal competence in practice, consistent with accepted professional standards, continually striving to increase professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice.

14. The dietetics practitioner is alert to the occurrence of a real or potential conflict of interest and takes appropriate action whenever a conflict arises.

· When a conflict of interest cannot be resolved by disclosure, the dietetics practitioner takes such other action as may be necessary to eliminate the conflict, including recusal from an office, position, or practice situation.

15. The dietetics practitioner permits the use of his or her name for the purpose of certifying that dietetics services have been rendered only if he or she has provided or supervised the provision of those services.

· Interns/assistants

16. The dietetics practitioner accurately presents professional qualifications and credentials.

· RD, CNS, CHN, L/D, CCN

17. The dietetics practitioner does not invite, accept, or offer gifts, monetary incentives, or other considerations that affect or reasonably give an appearance of affecting his/her professional judgment.

18. The dietetics practitioner demonstrates respect for the values, rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues and other professionals.

· The dietetics practitioner does not engage in dishonest, misleading, or inappropriate business practices that demonstrate a disregard for the rights or interests of others.

Holistic Integration – CHN –code of Ethics (NANP)

· CHN will strive continually to improve skill and knowledge, and make their professional attainments available to their clients and colleagues.

· CHN services or counseling will be founded on a legal and practical basis. The member will not voluntarily associate or work with anyone who violates this principle.

· CHN will not exceed their scope of service or practice, either in abilities or by law.

· CHN will choose whom he or she will serve. Having undertaken a client, however, they may not neglect the client unless discharged. The member may discontinue service only after giving due notice to the client.

· CHN will seek consultation in doubtful or difficult cases, and whenever it appears that the services of other professionals is warranted to provide more complete or better quality advice.

· CHN will not reveal the confidences entrusted in the course of consultations, unless required to do so by law.

· CHN will guard the public and themselves against any nutritional counselor deficient in moral character or professional competence. They will obey all laws, uphold the dignity and honor of the profession and accept its self-imposed disciplines. They will oppose without hesitation illegal or unethical conduct of fellow members.

· In pursuit of this code and these goals, a CHN will vigorously defend our first amendment right of freedom of speech and press to impart truthful information concerning diet and nutrition, and will defend the health freedom

A CNS/CNS-S that is clinically practicing nutrition care agrees to adhere to the following Code of Ethics, Principles and Interpretative Guidelines:

1. Foremost, do no harm. A CNS/CNS-S consciously avoids harmful actions or omissions, embodies high ethical standards and adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations in the choices he or she makes.

2. A CNS/CNS-S places service and the health and welfare of persons before self-interest and conducts oneself in the practice of the profession so as to bring honor to oneself, peers, and to the nutrition science profession.

3. A CNS/CNS-S respects and understands that he or she is a health care professional dedicated to providing competent and scientifically sound nutritional and other appropriate care within their own scope of practice, with compassion and respect for human dignity and rights.

4. A CNS/CNS-S employs his/her best good faith efforts to provide unbiased information and facilitate understanding to enable the patient/client to make informed choices in regard to all recommended plans of care or assessment.The patient/ client should make his or her own determination on such recommendations and assessment.

5. A CNS/ CNS - S shall not mislead patients into false or unjustified expectations of favorable results of treatment.

6. A CNS/CNS-S upholds the standards of professionalism, and is honest in all professional interactions. A nutrition science professional will additionally be knowledgeable about established policies and procedures for handling concerns about unethical behavior. These include policies and procedures created by CBNS, licensing and regulatory bodies, employers, supervisors, agencies, and other professional organizations (see CBNS Disciplinary and Complaint Policy).

7. A CNS/CNS-S upholds the standards of professionalism and commits to performing his/her duties competently, safely and ethically. Drug and alcohol abuse will not be tolerated by the CBNS. Any person discovered using alcohol or drugs in a professional practice would be subject to discipline, including certification revocation. (see CBNS Disciplinary and Complaint Policy)

8. A CNS/CNS-S respects the rights of patients, clients, colleagues, and other health professionals, and safeguards patient/client confidence, trust, and privacy in accordance with the law. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, being familiar with and carrying out all HIPAA compliance requirements.

9. A CNS/CNS-S commits to the study, application, and advancement of scientific knowledge, continues to seek nutritional and related health education, makes relevant nutrition science information available to patients/clients, colleagues, and the public, obtains consultation, and recognizes the talents of other health professionals when indicated, referring patients/clients to appropriate healthcare providers when their care requires services outside the scope of practice of a CNS.

10. A CNS/CNS-S values his or her responsibility to participate in activities contributing to the improvement of the community and the betterment of public health.

11. A CNS/CNS-S truthfully and accurately states one’s credentials, professional education, and experiences. CNS and CNS-S may be used as a postnomial credential. The Certification Board of Nutrition Specialists does not recognize “board eligible,” and such nomenclature is to be avoided.

12. A CNS-S that is not clinically practicing nutrition care agrees to adhere to the following Code of Ethics, Principles and Interpretative Guidelines (same as above):

13. CNS-S may be used as a postnomial credential. The Certification Board of Nutrition Specialists does not recognize “board eligible,” and such nomenclature is to be avoided.