Code of Ethics

Having been accepted into membership in the

Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association,

I hereby subscribe without reservation to the Association’s

Code of Ethics,

which was established to set and maintain standards in

the delivery of home medical equipment services.

To maintain the integrity of this Association,

a member pledges to abide by the following:

To render the highest level of care, promptly and competently, taking into account

the health and safety of patients and care givers.

To serve all patients, regardless of race, creed, national origin or reason of illness.

To provide quality home medical equipment and services which are appropriate to the patients’ needs.

To instruct patients or care givers in the proper use of the equipment.

To explain fully and accurately to patients or care givers their rights and obligations regarding the rental, sale and service of home medical equipment.

To respect the confidential nature of patients’ records, avoiding disclosure of such information without authorization, except as may be required by law.

To continue to expand and improve professional knowledge and skills so as to provide patients with equipment and services that remain current.

To abide by Federal and local laws and regulations governing the home medical equipment industry.

To avoid participating, directly or indirectly, with a source of patient referrals, in any arrangement which interferes with a patients’ right to choose a supplier.

To act in good faith, being honest, truthful and fair to all concerned.