N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 604.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Plc 604.01 - Code of Ethics
(a) Violations of these ethical conduct standards shall constitute unprofessional conduct resulting in disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Plc 602.07.
(b) A licensee shall:
(1) Obey these ethical conduct standards;
(2) Comply with RSA 314-A and the board's administrative rules;
(3) Obey in good faith, and within any time periods specified, any disciplinary orders issued by the board, including orders requiring the payment of fees of fines;
(4) Deal with colleagues and clients with honesty and integrity;
(5) Maintain shop premises in a sanitary and hygienic manner;
(6) Not perform any service that is outside the scope of practice for the license that he or she holds;
(7) Not misrepresent professional qualifications or credentials;
(8) Not aid or abet, directly or indirectly, the practice of any person who is not duly licensed;
(9) Not advertise claims that are misleading, untrue, or insupportable by fact;
(10) Use industry-appropriate products according to manufacturer's direction;
(11) Cooperate with lawful investigation by the executive director;
(12) Maintain sexual boundaries by:
a. Refraining from any behavior that exploits the practitioner-patient relationship in a sexual way; and
b. Avoiding any behavior that is sexual or sexually demeaning, or could be reasonably interpreted as such, even when initiated by or consented to by the client;
(13) Hold confidential any information disclosed by the client regarding medical conditions;
(14) Not engage in hazing or sexual, verbal, or physical harassment of apprentices, clients, co-workers, or customers;
(15) Not discriminate based on any protected class of race, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity; and
(16) Comply with all local, state, and federal labor laws.

N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 604.01

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 400) #12622, eff 9/21/2018; ss by #13187, eff 4/13/2021; (formerly Plc 404.01) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 600).