LAC 67:V.6711. Ethical Practices

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