Ethics Charter at Knapp Rehabilitation at HCMC

Each person served is the focus of concern for all decisions affecting him/her. Each person's right to self determination is respected. At the same time, we acknowledge our obligation as rehabilitation professionals for the welfare, benefit and prevention of harm to the persons served. We recognize the long-term implications of activity limitations and participation restrictions. We accept our role in using the person's financial resources efficiently.

Informed choice is the process that underlies our relationship with the person served. We will support this relationship as the rehab process evolves by:

• respecting the values, interests and goals of the persons served.

• providing information and guidance to them about the risks/benefits of treatment and discharge alternatives.

• assessing each patient's functional ability to participate in decision making.

We will carry out our responsibilities in accordance with:

• the Patient Bill of Rights

• the HCMC policies relative to the Patient Bill of Rights

• the ethical guidelines set forth by our professional organizations and HCMC

• the standards of the organizations that accredit our programs

Knapp policies, procedures and patient care practices will reflect the interdisciplinary staff's responsibility to operationalize this charter.