We just reviewed and updated our policy a month or so ago.  Gifts to DSPs are prohibited.  Many of the ethical guidelines for some of the licensed professionals also prohibit gifts from being accepted.   If a family wants to provide a meal (for example pizza) - that is permitted - provided that all employees working at the specific location are included.  I can send the specific language tomorrow when I get to the office.

Steve

Stephen Colecchi
Chief Executive Officer
Hattie Larlham
O:  330-840-6838
C:  330-472-5572
Stephen.Colecchi@hattielarlham.org

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> On Dec 18, 2018, at 5:55 PM, Justin Blumhorst <justin.blumhorst@capabilitiesinc.biz> wrote:
>
> Hey Everyone!
>
> With it being the holiday season, people are giving gifts. What are your policies if people you serve give presents to DSP's? My understanding is that they cannot take the gifts... if anyone has anything wrote up or has any training on how to say no to these appropriately, I would appreciate it :)
>
> If anyone has any other thoughts on accepting the gifts, I would appreciate that too...
>
> JB
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