Ch 13 Flashcards
If you are aware of a colleague that has engaged in a illegal behavior, what must you do?
Contact the proper authorities and let them handle the matter.
If you are concerned that a colleague’s behavior has violated the BACB guidelines, what must you do?
Bring the issue in question to the attention of the person and seek a resolution. Ideally she will fix it herself. It may be necessary to contact the BACB or the proper authorities depending on the nature of the issue.
What is the general principle regarding reporting violations of colleagues?
First-hand evidence must exist. There must be an attempt to resolve the issue by bringing it to the attention of the individual informal resolution appears appropriate and the intervention does not violate any confidentiality rights that maybe involved. If satisfaction cannot be achieved it maybe necessary to take further steps depending on the severity of the breach of ethical conduct, which might involve contacting the BACB if the person is board certified or the appropriate professional association if the professional is not a behavior analyst.
If you observe a “non-behavioral” provider engage in unethical behavior what is your responsibility?
Approach the situation in a similar manner as with a behavior analyst. Show them our guidelines and also review theirs if they are a professional in a different field. If resolution cannot be achieved, contact the appropriate professional association (if the professional is not a behavior analyst).
