South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY › Article 20:63 - ATHLETIC TRAINERS › Chapter 20:63:04 - ETHICS › Section 20:63:04:01 - Ethics

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A licensee under SDCL 36-29 shall comply with the following
				  code of ethics.
Practice Standards
Standard 1: Direction
The Athletic Trainer renders service or treatment under the
				  direction of a physician.
Standard 2: Prevention
The Athletic Trainer understands and uses preventive measures
				  to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
Standard 3: Immediate Care
The Athletic Trainer provides standard immediate care
				  procedures used in emergency situations, independent of setting.
Standard 4: Clinical Evaluation and
				  Diagnosis
Prior to treatment, the Athletic Trainer assesses the
				  patients level of function. The patients input is considered an integral part
				  of the initial assessment. The Athletic Trainer follows standardized clinical
				  practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision
				  making.
Standard 5: Treatment, Rehabilitation and
				  Reconditioning
In development of a treatment program, the Athletic Trainer
				  determines appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and/ or reconditioning
				  strategies. Treatment program objectives include long- and short-term goals and
				  an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to
				  achieve from the program. Assessment measures to determine effectiveness of the
				  program are incorporated into the program.
Standard 6: Program Discontinuation
The Athletic Trainer, with collaboration of the physician,
				  recommends discontinuation of the athletic training service when the patient
				  has received optimal benefit of the program. The Athletic Trainer, at the time
				  of discontinuation, notes the final assessment of the patients status.
Standard 7: Organization and
				  Administration
All services are documented in writing by the Athletic
				  Trainer and are part of the patients permanent records. The Athletic Trainer
				  accepts responsibility for recording details of the patients health
				  status.
Code of Professional Responsibility
Code 1: Patient Responsibility
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
1.1 Renders quality patient care regardless
				of the patients race, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability,
				social/economic status or any other characteristic protected by law
1.2 Protects the patient from harm, acts
				always in the patients best interests and is an advocate for the patients
				welfare
1.3 Takes appropriate
				action to protect patients from Athletic Trainers, other healthcare providers
				or athletic training students who are incompetent, impaired or engaged in
				illegal or unethical practice
1.4
				Maintains the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with
				applicable law
1.5 Communicates
				clearly and truthfully with patients and other persons involved in the patients
				program, including, but not limited to, appropriate discussion of assessment
				results, program plans and progress
1.6 Respects and safeguards his or her
				relationship of trust and confidence with the patient and does not exploit his
				or her relationship with the patient for personal or financial gain
1.7 Exercises reasonable care, skill and
				judgment in all professional work
Code 2: Competency
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
2.1 Engages in lifelong, professional and
				continuing educational activities
2.2 Participates in continuous quality
				improvement activities
2.3 Complies
				with the most current BOC recertification policies and requirements
Code 3: Professional Responsibility
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
3.1 Practices in accordance with the most
				current BOC Practice Standards
3.2
				Knows and complies with applicable local, state and/or federal rules,
				requirements, regulations and/or laws related to the practice of athletic
				training
3.3 Collaborates and
				cooperates with other healthcare providers involved in a patients
				care
3.4 Respects the expertise and
				responsibility of all healthcare providers involved in a patients
				care
3.5 Reports any suspected or
				known violation of a rule, requirement, regulation or law by him/herself and/or
				by another Athletic Trainer that is related to the practice of athletic
				training, public health, patient care or education
3.6 Reports any criminal convictions (with
				the exception of misdemeanor traffic offenses or traffic ordinance violations
				that do not involve the use of alcohol or drugs) and/or professional
				suspension, discipline or sanction received by him/herself or by another
				Athletic Trainer that is related to athletic training, public health, patient
				care or education
3.7 Complies with
				all BOC exam eligibility requirements and ensures that any information provided
				to the BOC in connection with any certification application is accurate and
				truthful
3.8 Does not, without
				proper authority, possess, use, copy, access, distribute or discuss
				certification exams, score reports, answer sheets, certificates, certificant or
				applicant files, documents or other materials
3.9 Is candid, responsible and truthful in
				making any statement to the BOC, and in making any statement in connection with
				athletic training to the public
3.10
				Complies with all confidentiality and disclosure requirements of the
				BOC
3.11 Does not take any action
				that leads, or may lead, to the conviction, plea of guilty or plea of nolo
				contendere (no contest) to any felony or to a misdemeanor related to public
				health, patient care, athletics or education; this includes, but is not limited
				to: rape; sexual abuse of a child or patient; actual or threatened use of a
				weapon of violence; the prohibited sale or distribution of controlled
				substance, or its possession with the intent to distribute; or the use of the
				position of an Athletic Trainer to improperly influence the outcome or score of
				an athletic contest or event or in connection with any gambling
				activity
3.12 Cooperates with BOC
				investigations into alleged illegal or unethical activities; this includes but
				is not limited to, providing factual and non-misleading information and
				responding to requests for information in a timely fashion
3.13 Does not endorse or advertise products
				or services with the use of, or by reference to, the BOC name without proper
				authorization
Code 4: Research
The Athletic Trainer or applicant who engages in
				  research:
4.1 Conducts research
				according to accepted ethical research and reporting standards established by
				public law, institutional procedures and/or the health professions
4.2 Protects the rights and well-being of
				research subjects
4.3 Conducts
				research activities with the goal of improving practice, education and public
				policy relative to the health needs of diverse populations, the health
				workforce, the organization and administration of health systems and healthcare
				delivery
Code 5: Social Responsibility
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
5.1 Uses professional skills and knowledge to
				positively impact the community
Code 6: Business Practices
The Athletic Trainer or applicant:
6.1 Refrains from deceptive or fraudulent
				business practices
6.2 Maintains
				adequate and customary professional liability insurance
General Authority:
SDCL
					 36-29-17
Law Implemented:
SDCL
					 36-29-19
Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice,
					 2006. Copies may be obtained from
http://www.bocatc.org/resources/standards-of-professional-practice
.