Professional Code of Ethics for Spiritual Care Professionals

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Introduction to the new Ethics Accountability Statement Process

From NACC Executive Director Erica Cohen Moore

Read more: New ethics policy will protect everyone and strengthen accountability
Email announcement ~ sent 1/25/2023

Webinar ~ Process Discussion and How To Demo

NACC Free Webinar on Annual Ethics Statement

Electronic Signing (via DocuSign)

Every member with an email address on file will receive an invitation from DocuSign to sign the Ethics Accountability Form. DocuSign is easy to use and works on different devices.  Look for your email invitation on January 31.  Can’t find your invitation? Email us at info@nacc.org.

DocuSign Instructions:

Recommended viewing: this video from DocuSign explains the signing process in one minute!

See also: Step-by-Step DocuSign Process Instructions for NACC Members

Printable Form

It is preferred that members use the DocuSign option to complete the Ethics Accountability form. We are aware that some members may not have access to do so or prefer to complete a paper form. For those members, a printable form is available.

You can sign the form two different ways:

1. Download and print the form on a standard printer, fill it out by hand, and mail it to the NACC:  4915 South Howell Avenue, Suite 501, Milwaukee, WI 53207
2. On a computer or mobile device, fill in the portion of the form that allows you to do so (Name, Membership Number, and five spaces for your initials), then print the form on a standard printer, sign and date the form, and mail it to the NACC:  4915 South Howell Avenue, Suite 501, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Note that either way the form must be signed and dated by hand.

Click to download the Form:  Ethics Accountability Statement

Need to Self-Report?

If upon reviewing the Ethics Accountability Statement you need to self-report an incident(s), please complete the form below and return it to the NACC National Office (by mail or email – jannunziato@nacc.org). The Ethics Commission will review the information and provide you further direction.

Accountability Response (Self-Report) Form

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Code of Ethics

• • Code of Ethics for Spiritual Care Professionals 
  • Ethics Procedures Manual

NACC Ethics Commission

For the Roles, Responsibilities & Criteria of the NACC Ethics Commission, as well as a roster of Commission members, go to Association Leadership: Ethics Commission.