Professional Practice
Health Information Professional Code of Ethics
The CCHIM Code of Ethics is a public statement of its certified members’ core values and their commitments to the profession, the public, and each other.
CCHIM’s Code of Ethics goes beyond a typical workplace code of conduct by setting high standards for ethical decision-making for health information management professionals, no matter where they work. It not only distinguishes certified professionals from others but also serves as a valuable resource for guidance and education.
Most importantly, the Code enables and promotes accountability by establishing transparent standards against which the Canadian College of Health Information Management, and the public, can assess professional member conduct.
As the healthcare landscape and society continue to evolve, so too will this Code of Ethics.
Revised in 2025
Each Certified Member Shall:
Practice with competence, integrity, and professionalism to inspire and promote trust and trustworthiness.
Respect the inherent dignity and worth of all persons.
Prioritize and advocate for the welfare and interests of individuals when collecting, accessing, using, maintaining, disclosing, and disposing of their health information.
Safeguard the privacy, confidentiality, security, and quality of health information.
Be vigilant not to create or exacerbate inequities and actively work to reduce them.
Why Do We Need a Professional Code of Ethics?
Clear Expectations
Enhances Trust & Credibility
Accountability
Supports Self-Regulation
Continuous Improvement
Protects the Public
Ethical Decision-Making
Elevates the Profession
Professional Reputation
Framework for Ethical Culture
