The Professional Conduct and Ethics Sub Committee upholds the integrity and ethical standards of AIOH members. It investigates complaints, enforces the Code of Ethics, and ensures members maintain professional conduct consistent with the values of the Institute.

Purpose

The Professional Conduct and Ethics Sub Committee upholds the integrity and ethical standards of AIOH members. It investigates complaints, enforces the Code of Ethics, and ensures members maintain professional conduct consistent with the values of the Institute.

Key Activities

  • Investigate ethical complaints against members in line with the Code of Ethics.
  • Recommend outcomes, including mentoring, training, suspension, or expulsion, where breaches are substantiated.
  • Provide guidance and advisory support for members on ethical matters.
  • Develop and maintain ethics policies, resources, and advisory tools.
  • Conduct education initiatives, such as workshops or webinars, to promote ethical awareness.
  • Access legal support for cases with potential legal implications.
  • Report anonymised outcomes to Council and the membership while respecting privacy.
  • Maintain secure reporting and case management processes

Members

Professional Conduct and Ethics Leads:
Heidi Scott & Lee Cherry

Professional Conduct and Ethics Members:
Jeremy Trotman, Elaine Lindars, Ruairi Ward, Adrian Paine and Mark Russell