Having been accepted into membership in the Nevada Association of Medical Product Suppliers, we do hereby subscribe, without reservation, to the Associations Code of Ethics. The purpose of the Code of Ethics shall be to set and improve standards within the practice of providing home medical equipment and services to the public. In order to maintain the ethical conduct and integrity of this Association, a member pledges to abide by all of the following:

1. To render the highest level of care promptly and competently taking into account the health and safety of the patient.

2. To serve all patients regardless of race, creed, national origin or reason of illness.

3. To provide quality home medical equipment and services which are appropriate for the patient's needs.

4. To instruct the patient, his caregivers, and /or family in the proper use of all medical equipment.

5. To explain fully and accurately to patient and / or caregivers, each patient's rights and obligations regarding the rental, sale and service of home medical equipment.

6. To respect the confidential nature of the patient records and not to disclose such information without proper authorization, or as required by law.

7. To continue to expand and improve professional knowledge and skills so as to provide patient with equipment and services which are continually updated.

8. To abide by both federal and local laws and regulations which govern the home medical equipment industry.

9. To avoid participating, directly or indirectly, with a source of patient referrals in a "captive referral arrangement" whereby patients are directed to utilize a supplier of home medical equipment in derogation of the patient's right to select the suppliers of their choice.

9.1 This guideline exempts contractual arrangements.

10. To act in good faith, to be honest, trustworthy and fair to all concerned.