FOR THE VLS NETWORK

The VLS name should stand for dependable professional conduct.

VLS professional standards set expectations for conduct, reliability, credentials, confidentiality, competence, safety and service quality.

VLS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Opportunity must be matched by responsibility.

Professionals and service providers representing VLS should understand that the quality of their work becomes part of the VLS reputation.

Professional Conduct

Be respectful, dependable, appropriately dressed for the assignment, and professional in communication and conduct.

Truthful Credentials

Provide accurate licence, registration, certification, insurance, experience and eligibility information and report material changes promptly.

Reliability

Accept only work you reasonably expect to perform. Attend as agreed, communicate delays quickly and never abandon an assignment without proper notice.

Confidentiality & Privacy

Protect client and organizational information and use only the systems and information reasonably necessary for the assignment.

Scope & Competence

Do not accept or perform work outside your competence, authorization, licence, registration or agreed assignment scope.

Completion & Documentation

Complete required check-in, completion, incident, approval or supporting records accurately and on time.

Safety

Report unsafe conditions, injuries, threats, serious incidents or other material concerns through the appropriate VLS process.

Respect for Clients

Do not exploit, pressure, mislead, discriminate against or improperly solicit VLS clients.