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NRRTS
Code of Ethics
NRRTS provides a mechanism
for consumers, clinicians and third party payers to identify qualified suppliers
in order to ensure provision of high-quality rehabilitation technology and
related services to people with physical disabilities. When accepted into
membership in NRRTS, a member subscribes to these principles and agrees
to:
- Provide competent, timely, high-quality equipment and services that
meet the physiological and functional needs, as well as the goals, of
the consumer
- Strive to recognize when the physiological, functional, or technical
needs of the consumer are beyond the capabilities of the NRRTS member
and inform the consumer of the need for additional assessment and/or
intervention. The NRRTS member further strives to assist the consumer
in identifying medical professional(s) or other rehabilitation technology
supplier(s) who can meet the consumer's needs
- Present the consumer with complete information on the available equipment,
prices, funding options and the consumer's financial responsibility
- Explain fully the consumer's rights and responsibilities, including
the right to work with a supplier of their choice
- Notify the consumer of the NRRTS complaint resolution procedure
- Accept the responsibility to expand and improve professional knowledge
and skills so that the consumer receives the most appropriate technology
and service available
- Do all that is necessary to ensure provision of high-quality equipment,
ongoing support and long-term service
- Abide by all applicable federal and local laws
- Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to individual
consumers, and disclose such information only with proper authorization
or as required by law
- Serve all consumers equally regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual
orientation or reason of disability
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