Ethical Boundaries: Staff

How to Avoid Crossing an Ethical Boundary with Staff

“NARR Standard D9b: Evidence that staff are supported in maintaining appropriate boundaries according to a code of conduct.”

“NARR Standard D9d: Evidence that staff are expected to model genuineness, empathy, respect, support and unconditional positive regard.”

Reference: https://narronline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NARR_Standard_V.3.0_release_11-2018.pdf

Recovery is personal, but a recovery house is communal – so, follow the social model of recovery.

Have documented evidence that staff are supported in maintaining appropriate boundaries.

In a certified ORH recovery house, it is required to have documented evidence that the Code of Ethics has been read and signed by all those associated with the operation of the recovery residence, including owners, operators, staff and volunteers.