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NIBIC
CODE OF ETHICS |
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This NIBIC Code of Ethics was
adopted by the NIBIC Board of Directors and ratified at the Annual
Membership Meeting of NIBIC, April 1997. |
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Professional
Development |
Confidentiality |
Pastoral
Relationships |
Faith
Group Relationships |
Professional
Representation |
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PREAMBLE
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As members of the National Institute of Business and
Industrial Chaplains (NIBIC), we are to demonstrate the highest standards
of conduct in all our ministerial and personal relationships. The vows
subscribed to in ordination or through sacred vows should be foundational
for all personal morality.
As members of NIBIC, we are committed to the various
theologies, traditions and values of our faith communities, and to the
dignity and worth of each individual. We are dedicated to advancing the
welfare of those who seek our assistance and to the maintenance of high
standards of professional conduct and competence.
We are accountable for our ministry whatever its setting.
This accountability is expressed in relationships to clients, colleagues,
our faith communities and through the acceptance and practice of this Code
of Ethics. The NIBIC Code of Ethics is binding on all categories of NIBIC
membership |
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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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Industrial chaplains will work to attain the
appropriate theological and pastoral skills training and credentialing in
keeping with the current standards of practice for professional
chaplaincy. Chaplains will remain up-to-date on new developments in the
field through both educational activities and practical experience. We
agree to continue our educational and professional growth through
supervision, consultation and active participation in the meetings and
affairs of the Institute. |
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CONFIDENTIALITY
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Chaplains will respect the integrity and protect the
privacy and welfare of persons or groups with whom we provide pastoral
care. We will safeguard information we have obtained through pastoral care
relationships.
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All records kept will be stored or disposed of in a
manner that assures security and confidentiality.
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We do not disclose client confidences to anyone,
except: as mandated by law; to prevent a clear and immediate danger to
someone; in the course of civil, criminal or disciplinary action
arising from the pastoral care where the chaplain is a defendant; for
purposes of supervision or consultation but only then with written
permission.
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We do not use these standards of confidentiality to
avoid intervention when it is necessary, e.g., when there is evidence
of abuse of minors, the elderly, the disabled, the physically or
mentally incompetent.
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When we refer to people in a publication, while
teaching, or in a public presentation, their identity is thoroughly
disguised and written permission is obtained from the person.
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PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS
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We show sensitivity for the moral, cultural, social
and religious standards of people with whom we have a pastoral care
relationship. We avoid imposing our beliefs on others, although we may
express them when appropriate, especially when invited to do so.
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We recognize the trust placed in and the unique power
of the pastoral care relationship. We avoid exploiting the trust and
reliance of our clients. We avoid dual relationships which would
impair our professional judgment or use the relationship for our own
gain.
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All forms of sexual behavior or harassment with our
clients are unethical, even though they might invite or consent to
such behavior or involvement. Sexual hebavior is defined as, but not
limited to, all forms of overt or covert seductive speech, gestures,
and behavior as well as physical contact of a sexual nature.
Harassment is defined as, but not limited to, repeated comments,
gestures or physical contacts of a sexual nature.
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FAITH GROUP RELATIONSHIPS
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Chaplains will maintain a vital relationship
with the faith group in which they have ecclesiastical endorsement. |
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PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION
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Chaplains will not misrepresent their credentials and
qualifications, nor in any other way mislead others about their ability to
deliver pastoral care services. Informational and promotional literature
is to the highest standards of professional representation.
Chaplains will maintain polite and collaborative
relationships with other care-giving professionals and with public
licensing/certifying bodies. Where appropriate, chaplains will obtain and
maintain in good standing the necessary publicly recognized credentials
for provision of services.
Failure to live up to the Code of Ethics may be grounds of
loss of membership in the Institute. |
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