201 KAR 39:120 - Code of ethics
RELATES TO: KRS 309.304(3), 309.318(1)(e), (f), 620.030
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 309.318(1)(e) and (f) authorize the board to take disciplinary action against a licensee who violates any state statute or requirement of 201 KAR Chapter 39 or who violates the code of ethics, known as the Professional Code of Conduct of the licensee's national certifying organization or organizations. This administrative regulation establishes the code of ethics in accordance with KRS 309.318(1)(f).
Section 1. A licensee shall abide by the
following standards of professional and ethical conduct:
(1) A licensee shall keep all service-related
information strictly confidential. From the moment of accepting the service,
the licensee holds a trustworthy relationship with the consumer, in which the
licensee shall be bound to confidentiality.
(a) All information shall be considered
confidential. This shall apply whether the licensee accepts or declines the
request for services.
(b) All
information about a consumer that is received from other licensees shall be
considered confidential and shall be exchanged in a manner that protects both
the consumer and the service.
(c)
The licensee shall comply with the requirements of
KRS 620.030 by reporting to the proper
authorities the dependency, neglect, or abuse of a child if the licensee
reasonably believes that the dependency, neglect, or abuse of a child is
ongoing or has occurred.
(2) A licensee shall faithfully convey the
content and spirit of the speaker using language most readily understood by the
persons whom they serve. Every interpretation shall be faithful to the message
of the source text. A faithful interpretation should not be confused with a
literal interpretation. The fidelity of an interpretation includes an
adaptation to make the form, the tone, and the deeper meaning of the source
text felt in the target language and culture.
(3) A licensee shall possess the knowledge
and skills to support accurate and appropriate interpretation. A licensee works
in a variety of settings and with a wide range of consumers and therefore shall
be adept at meeting the linguistic needs of consumers, the cultural dynamics of
each situation, and the spirit and content of the discourse.
(4) A licensee shall not counsel, advise, or
interject personal opinions.
(a) A licensee
shall remain neutral, impartial, and objective. If the licensee is unable to
put aside personal biases or reactions that threaten impartiality, the licensee
shall be under an obligation to examine options and take actions to remedy the
situation.
(b) A licensee shall
refrain from altering a message for political, religious, moral, or
philosophical reasons, or for any other biased or subjective
considerations.
(c) The licensee
shall advise the consumer that the licensee assumes a position of neutrality in
the relationship between all parties during an interpreting service. The
licensee shall not become personally involved in the issues or persons present
at the interpreting service.
(5) In accepting a request for services, a
licensee shall use discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the consumers
involved.
(a) Licensees shall approach
requests for services with respect and cultural sensitivity towards all
participants.
(b) If a request for
services demands an additional deaf or hearing licensee, a licensee shall not
accept the request, or continue with the services if it has been initially
accepted, until the additional deaf or hearing licensee is included in the
professional interpreting team.
(c)
A licensee shall refrain from accepting a request for services in which family
members or personal or business associations may affect impartiality.
1. In an emergency situation, a licensee may
provide services for family members, friends, or business associates, and the
licensee shall guard against allowing personal involvement to affect the
licensee's ability to interpret impartially.
2. If the licenseeis unable to be impartial,
the licensee shall inform the parties involved and may assist in finding
another licensee.
(6) Prior to accepting an engagement for
services, a licensee shall advise the party responsible for payment of the
services to be provided of the amount of compensation to be charged for the
services.
(7) A licensee shall not
advertise the licensee's services in a false, deceptive, or misleading
manner.
(8) A licensee shall
function in a manner appropriate to the situation. A licensee shall become
familiar with the anticipated discussion topic, type of activity, level of
formality, expected behaviors, and possible presentational materials prior to
commencement of the service.
Notes
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 309.304(3), 309.318(1)(e), (f)
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