ACHE Code of Ethics*
* As amended by the Board of Governors on November 10, 2003.

The Healthcare Executive's Responsibilities to the Profession
of Healthcare Management

The healthcare executive shall:

1. Uphold the Code of Ethics and mission of the American College of Healthcare Executives;
2. Conduct all personal and professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith in a manner that will reflect well upon the profession;
3. Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare management in the jurisdictions in which the healthcare executive is located or conducts professional activities;
4. Maintain competence and proficiency in healthcare management by implementing a personal program of assessment and continuing professional education;
5. Avoid the exploitation of professional relationships for personal gain;
6. Avoid financial and other conflicts of interest;
7. Use this Code to further the interests of the profession and not for selfish reasons;
8. Respect professional confidences;
9. Enhance the dignity and image of the healthcare management profession through positive public information programs; and
10. Refrain from participating in any activity that demeans the credibility and dignity of the healthcare management profession.