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

THE HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY

The healthcare executive shall:

1. Work to identify and meet the healthcare needs of the community;
2. Work to support access to healthcare services for all people;
3. Encourage and participate in public dialogue on healthcare policy issues, and advocate solutions that will improve health status and promote quality healthcare;
4. Apply short- and long-term assessments to management decisions affecting both community and society; and
5. Provide prospective patients and others with adequate and accurate information, enabling them to make enlightened decisions regarding services.

Arkansas Health Executives Forum
Contact: Chris Barber, FACHE, President