1.A.2.i. Code of Ethics

Rule

A policy and practice that provider has a code of ethics that is aligned with the NARR code of ethics. There is evidence that this document is read and signed by all those associated with the operation of the recovery residence, to include owners, operators, staff and volunteers.

Levels

I	II	III	IV
✔	✔	✔	✔

This standard rule applies to all recovery residence levels of support.

Guidance

Recovery residence providers, staff and leadership are faced with ethical dilemmas on a weekly, if not daily, basis. The Code of Ethics should be used to guide those decisions as well as long-run plans.

Evaluation

Has the provider adopted NARR’s Code of Ethics or a code of ethics that is aligned with the NARR’s Code of Ethics?
Is there evidence that the Code of Ethics is read and signed by all those associated with the operation of the recovery residence, to include owners, operators, staff and volunteers?

Evidence

Adopted Code of Ethics
Policy and procedure
Staff handbook / Code of conduct
Staff onboarding / Personnel files

Resource

NARR Code of Ethics https://narronline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/NARR_ethics_code_amended_10-2017.pdf
NARR’s Ethics Presentation https://recoverypeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NARR-Ethics-Presentation.pdf

For sample templates and general guidelines for creating your own code of ethics, follow this link:https://www.betterteam.com/code-of-ethics-and-professional-conduct#code-of-ethics-and-professional-conduct-sample-template

Course Syllabus

Not Enrolled

Measure Up: A Guide to the NARR Standard and Code of Ethics

	1. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL
	1.A. Operate with Integrity
	1.A.1. Use mission and vision as guides for decision making
	1.A.1.a. Mission
	1.A.1.b. Vision
	1.A.2. Adhere to legal and ethical codes and use best business practices
	1.A.2.a. Business entity
	1.A.2.b. Insurance
	1.A.2.c. Property permission
	1.A.2.d. Legal compliance
	1.A.2.e. Ethical marketing
	1.A.2.f. Background checks
	1.A.2.g. Paying residents
	1.A.2.h. Financial boundaries
	1.A.2.i. Code of Ethics
	1.A.3. Financial accounting
	1.A.3.a. Fee transparency
	1.A.3.b. Accounting system
	1.A.3.c. Refund policies
	1.A.3.d. 3rd party payments
	1.A.4. Data collection
	1.A.4.a. Resident information
	1.B. Uphold Residents’ Rights
	1.B.5. Rights and Requirements
	1.B.5.a. Applicant orientation
	1.B.6. Resident information
	1.B.6.a. Secured records
	1.B.6.b. Confidentiality
	1.B.6.c. Social media policy
	1.C. Culture of Empowerment
	1.C.7. Peer governance
	1.C.7.a. Resident driven
	1.C.7.b. Grievance policy
	1.C.7.c. Community posts
	1.C.7.d. Length of stay
	1.C.7.e. Resident voice
	1.C.8. Resident involvement
	1.C.8.a. Reciprocal responsibility
	1.C.8.b. Leadership roles
	1.C.8.c. Recovery process
	1.D. Develop Staff Abilities
	1.D.9. Role modeling
	1.D.9.a. Self-care
	1.D.9.b. Boundaries
	1.D.9.c. Staff support
	1.D.9.d. Positive regard
	1.D.10. Staff qualifications
	1.D.10.a. Social model skills
	1.D.10.b. Credentials
	1.D.10.c. Staff development
	1.D.11. Culturally responsive
	1.D.11.a. Priority population