DMA Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics for members of the Dietary Managers Association (DMA) has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards of foodservice and personal conduct among its members. Adherence to this code is required for membership and serves to assure public confidence in the integrity and service of Dietary Managers Association.

As a member of Dietary Managers Association, I pledge myself to:

• Reflect my pride in my competence as a dietary manager by wearing my pin and emblem and displaying my certificate.
• Use only legal and ethical means in the practice of my profession.
• Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the dietary manager.
• Promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the industry.
• Refuse to engage in, or countenance, activities for personal gain at the expense of my employer, the industry, or the profession.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me by virtue of my position.
• Maintain loyalty to my employer and pursue their objectives in ways that are consistent with the public interest.
• Always communicate administrative decisions of my employer in a truthful and accurate manner.
• Communicate to proper authorities, but disclose to no one else, any evidence of infraction of established rules and regulations.
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of management and nutritional practices with constant attention to self-improvement.
• Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct.