...Professional Values and Ethics GEN 200 Professional Values and Ethics What is Ethics? Ethics can be defined as a branch of Philosophy that questions about morality, concepts of good and evil, right or wrong and justice. Then what is Professional Values? Professional Values can be the guide or beliefs that influence a person in a work behavior. Personal values are also related to your professional value because this is the person’s core belief. Professional values may change but the core belief will stay the same like loyalty, determinations and etc. Professional values and ethics can play big part in career success and at every level in the organization (Gauss, 2000, p. 89; Curtin, 1996, p. 63). The professional values and ethics of an organization can impact ones career positively or negatively. Each company or profession has a set of “rules” that give guidelines to how a professional in that field should act. These “rules” are known as the Code of Ethics. Many similarities exist between different professions when it comes to values and ethics. A few examples of these different codes of ethics include the profession of education, architecture, business, and medicine. NPA stated in the Code of Ethics of Architects, “The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it civic responsibilities towards the public, whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of good citizenship or of his professional pursuit or whether they partake of informative...
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...Running head: CODE OF ETHICS PAPER Code of Ethics Paper Kimberly Anderson University of Phoenix Code of Ethics Paper The Code of Ethics is intended to be principles to guide organization’s beliefs. These basic principles are established on matters of the organization’s mission statement, quality, and social issues. This paper will review the code of ethics for nursing. This paper will include clarity of goals, identified ethical principles, and grievance procedures. The feasibility of enforcing either part of the code or the entire code will be discussed in this paper. There may be recommendations for strengthening potential weak areas of the codes as written. The code of ethics is a guide to follow in decision-making process when it pertains to ethical issues. According to the American Nurses Association, “The Code of Ethics for Nurses was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession (American Nurses Association, 2010).” The code has evolved over the years because of the hard work by the nurses in the past. The code of ethics provides a tool to the nursing profession. Clarity of Goals Many ethical challenges present to nurses daily. The goals of the nurses code of ethics establishes all nurses are following the basic standard of care for patients. There are nine major provisions in the code of ethics for nurses. All parts of the nursing...
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...Ethics of Nurses Jessica Voorhees HCA322 Eugene Elliott January 14, 2013 Ethics of Nurses The Code of Ethics was designed as a measuring stick for healthcare workers to compare their actions against. “The Code of Ethics also incorporates standards of ethical behavior governing individual behavior, particularly when that conduct directly relates to the role and identity of the healthcare executive.” (A.C.H.E., 2012). Today’s health care system and its professionals are receiving ever-growing pressure to make practical effort to ensure that the quality of patient care available is provided. “The fundamental objectives of the healthcare management profession are to maintain or enhance the overall quality of life, dignity and well-being of every individual needing healthcare service and to create a more equitable, accessible, effective and efficient healthcare system.” (A.C.H.E). There are many laws that have been implemented in today’s world to ensure that this is accomplished. “They are designed to prevent harm to others while protecting the rights of individuals.” (Pogzar, 2012, pg.196). Although in general most apply and affect everyone in our society, some affect those in the health care professions more. The Code of Ethics helps to keep personal feelings from entering into medical advise by the medical professional. Common ethics in a clinical setting are well known such negligence. Nurses are responsible for any negligence. “It is the...
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...Professional Roles & Values Project Western Governors University A. Functional Difference Professional nursing organizations such as the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) function as an advocate for registered nurses at the state level. The Wisconsin Nurses Assocation “works to protect, promote, and enhance the practice of professional nursing.” (“WISCONSINNURSES.ORG,” n.d.) The WNA encourages members to follow the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, provides assistance with professional development, and represents nurses at the state and national level. As a member of the WNA I know my voice is heard in Madison and Washington D.C. due to the actions of political action committees. I have the Code of Ethics to guide my practice. And I have access to numerous resources such as workshops, webinars and conferences to assist in developing my professional career as an RN in the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing is a regulatory agency that is part of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. “The Board of Nursing is involved in education, Legislation, licensing, and discipline of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Midwives and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers (APNP).” (“dsps.wi.gov/Boards –Councils/Board-Pages/Board-of-Nursing-Main-Page/,”n.d.) Chapter 441 of the Wisconsin State Statues provides an overview...
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...ACHE v. AMA Codes of Ethics ACHE v. AMA Codes of Ethics The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Code of Ethics is a list of principles set forth to guide healthcare executives in their daily practice. The Code of Ethics clearly defines the behavior and performance standards required by those performing the duties of healthcare executives. The ACHE Code of Ethics is designed in a way that clearly directs healthcare executives in their interactions with patients, employees, and the community. The ACHE Code of Ethics also clearly defines the responsibilities of the healthcare executive to the profession of healthcare management and also the responsibilities of the healthcare executive to the organization, as well as the responsibility of the healthcare executive to report violations of the code to the appropriate entities. The ACHE Code of Ethics is comprehensive and provides guidance for healthcare executives in the many facets of the profession. One of the areas of strength of the ACHE Code of Ethics is the focus on ensuring that there are adequate processes in places for nearly every area of patient care, including conflict resolution, safeguards to prevent discrimination, ensuring autonomy, ensuring confidentiality, and many others. Because the ACHE Code of Ethics outlines the importance of having these processes in place, it is vital that the healthcare executive ensure that these processes are in place so that he/she can be in compliance with the ethical...
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...A. Functional Differences The Missouri State Board of Nursing located in Jefferson City, Missouri, has the sole responsibility of protecting the public, and enforcing the state laws to ensure safe and competent nursing care is being provided. The Missouri State Board of Nursing consists of 9 board members who oversee that RNs and LPNs throughout the state are providing safe and competent care to the general public by following the Nurse Practice Act (“Board of Nursing”, n.d.). The Missouri State Board of Nursing is also responsible for the approval of applications for licensure after a graduate nurse has taken the NCLEX exam, as well as taking action against nurses who have demonstrated unsafe nursing care by suspension or possible revocation of their nursing license. Time range for the approval of an application in the state of Missouri is typically 30 to 45 days (“Board of Nursing”, n.d.). If an application requires further review, then the application could take up to 4 months to process. Nurses within the state of Missouri receive a two year license, LPNs renew on even years and RNs renew on odd years. Other things the Board of Nursing is responsible for include: “Approving nursing education programs, establishing nursing practicing guidelines from the regulatory standpoint, and developing policies, rules and regulations” ("Roles of State Boards of Nursing: Licensure, Regulation and Complaint Investigation," 2012). The Missouri Board of Nursing holds hearings and...
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...necessary due to the sensitive nature of social work. The majority of the cases social workers handle stem from individuals who have trouble caring for themselves and or the loved ones around them, so they seek assistance to deal with the specific issues they face. Going forward, we will examine the case of Shandra, a senior in her final semester of the Health Information Management (HIM) program. She has accepted a position as part of her Professional Practice Experience at St. James Medical Center in the HIM department, where her fiancé is the Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy at the same hospital. The conflict of interest this situation imposes on the professionals is the first red flag of this case study. We later learn that there was a rumor going around the medical center that the Director of Respiratory Therapy had developed a malignant condition in the brain. Shandra’s fiancé is next in line for this position so she took it upon herself to pull up the director’s health chart and found out that the rumors were true, a blatant violation of the ethical standards set by the American Health Information Management Association. Throughout this paper we will examine the impact of her actions, in regards to the ethical violations, will have on her as she continues in her career in the HMI field and how Shandra could have conducted herself in a more appropriate manner. Employment Impact Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the human service field, which should be strictly...
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...(NCSBN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) shall be utilized for this paper in describing their differences in function. Two examples from the NCSBN code of ethics will be provided and how they have influenced my practice. I will choose four traits from the ANA and discuss them in reference to an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. A Nursing Theory will be discussed as well as a nursing figure that is important me. Two safeguards will be presented in a scenario from my nursing experiences. The American Nursing Association (ANA) was originally founded and named the Nursing Association Alumnae in 1896; it became the ANA in 1911. It is a professional organization devoted to the advancement and protection of the nursing profession. The ANA establishes standards of nursing practice, promotes rights of registered nurses (RN) in the workplace and advances the economic health and general welfare of RNs. According to the ANA, nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of heath and abilities, it prevents illness, injury and alleviates suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocates the care not only of the individual but the whole family, community and populations. The ANA has three sub organizations: 1. American Academy of Nursing-it serves the public and nursing profession by the advancement of health policies and practices through generation, synthesis and dissemination of nursing knowledge. 2. American Nurses Foundation-this...
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...Legal and Ethical Practice Health care professionals are held to legal standards, as well as high standards of ethics which govern their practice. This chapter will introduce the student to the basics of health care ethics and legal practice. Ethics Ethics are the practices, beliefs, and standards of behavior that guide practice as health care professionals. Four basic ethical principles: Autonomy refers to the right to make one’s own decisions. Health care professionals must respect a patient’s or client’s right to make decisions, even when the professional disagrees with the decisions or it may not be in the client’s best interest. Nonmaleficence means to do no harm. This principle is the basis for most health care codes of ethics. Harm...
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...difficult for him to make ends meet. With only six employees, the company’s owner cannot afford to offer health insurance. Leo’s annual salary of $30,000 allows him to purchase only the most basic of health plans, one that does not include coverage for prescription medications. Leo frequently must decide between medications and food, often opting for cheap junk food that is neither nutritious for his young family nor appropriate for a diabetic diet. Leo has recently applied for and been offered several other jobs, but at a lower salary and with no health insurance coverage. Recently, Leo’s diabetes has worsened. He has developed a serious infection that has led to lost wages and, far worse, the loss of his right leg below the knee. Leo is weighing his options. He has heard about a new clinical research trial open to insulin-dependent diabetics that pays $100 a week to research subjects. He has also been quite depressed and begun to wonder if his children might not be better off without him. He has several life insurance policies that would pay off generously if something were to happen to him, and he has broached the subject of assisted suicide with his long-time physician. Is there a way, he asks his physician, to have his death look like it was from natural causes so his children could collect on the policy? CHAPTER QUESTIONS 1. What ethical responsibilities do health care professionals have to their patients? 2. What ethical rights do patients have?...
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... Ethic Awareness Inventory The Ethics Awareness Inventory is a series of question that can estimate one’s ethical method. It is vital to understand what the outlook is, because some individuals view what is right and wrong from their own standpoint. At the end of the test, it shows what type of ethical person you are. The results are different for each person, but some individuals base their ethical outlook on personality, responsibility, results, or equity. Ethics is very important in the area of research. The APA has set standards on research that should be done because there are some experiments conducted and test that may go against human surroundings making them unethical. If an experiment or test causes aspects of mental disturbance, ethical aspect has not been followed and it should not be carried out(APA, 2001). In the ethical awareness inventory, my ethical perspective is most closely aligned with equity and is least closely aligned with results. Personal Ethics, Principles, and Code of Conduct Personal ethics is what an individual believe what is right and what is wrong. Ethics can have an effect on the use of psychological standards to personal, religious, social, and organizational issues. In psychology, there is an ethical code of conduct, which professionals are required to obey. This code of ethics apply to the professionals activity they are engaging in. According to “Ethical Principles Of Psychologists And Code Of Conduct 2010 Amendments”...
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...Running head: PREGNANCY TERMINATION AT WEEK 27 GESTATION Ethical Dilemma: Pregnancy Termination at week 27 Gestation Ethics: Case study week Ana Alberto Pacific College November 9, 2012 Professional Code of Ethics and client advocacy: The ethical dilemma regarding these two parents pertains to whether or not to terminate this pregnancy at 27 weeks, which is after the 24 weeks fetal viability period. Finding out a child carried to term is harmed is nothing less than jarring, to the parents, family, and physician. In this scenario we have a couple who’ve worked hard to conceive and carry a child to that point; any choices made will be very emotional. They now have to make a very big decision that can be very devastating to the family’s future. This can also be hard for the clinicians working with this family as we also have beliefs and values that can impact our ability to care for the family if the decision being...
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...After reading both the American Counseling Association (ACA) (2014) Code of Ethics and the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) (2011), I felt that it was important to touch upon certain sections that I feel could become potential issues for us as counselors. Essay 1. There are many skills needed in order to work with a patient presenting with a co-occurring disorder. According to the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA) (2011), there are eight skills that we as counselors must center our focus on. They are all very important, yet I chose to focus on us as counselors can demonstrate our skills wisely by utilizing the knowledge we have gained during training. One of the hardest part of counseling clients is trying to discover what exactly is needed to help that client maintain a healthy relationship with others and a balance within themselves. Clients with co-occurring disorders are the most difficult kind of client. We must understand the treatment and clinical management of common co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, disruptive behaviors, and mood disorders in combination with substance abuse disorders. We must provide appropriate counseling strategies by demonstrating the ability to modify counseling systems, theories, interventions when necessary and specific techniques that will work with the client...
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...life support should end or if all resuscitative measures should be attempted. The following paper will discuss how the American Nurse’s Association Code of Nursing Ethics would influence a final decision, how personal and societal values can influence ethical decision making, the fundamental legal aspects of each case study, and the legal responsibilities of nurses in the work setting. Regardless of any situation that may arise, every nurse has a set standard in place that must be followed. These are nonnegotiable, ethical standards, obligations and duties that every individual swears to when entering the nursing profession. These standards are all found within the American Nurses Association’s code of Nursing Ethics and Conduct. Whether dealing with patients and families during end of life decision making or dealing with nursing negligence within the court of law, the first provision in the code of ethics is the most imperative to remember. Nurses are always obligated to their patient’s best interest, therefore making them an unrelenting patient advocate. Many provisions are pointed out within the Nursing Code of Ethics. In the situation of dealing with Marianne’s family and medical treatments, there are many important things to consider. “The nurse respects the worth, dignity, and rights of all human beings irrespective of the nature of the health problem. The worth of the person is not affected by disease, disability, functional status, or proximity to death. This...
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...Ethical Issues Introduction Nurses are governed by their nurses’ association code of ethics. Each individual also have values and beliefs which guides their behavior, however in the work setting the nurses association code of ethics supersede. As an individual, when we commit an offence, even though we are guided by our association code of ethics it is the law of our country by which we will be judged. In this paper we will be exploring how personal and societal values, and the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics would influence decision in two scenarios involving patients. One case in which a nurse is a witness against her colleague in a malpractice case, in which her colleagues negligence resulted in harm to the patient, and she have reported her colleagues acts of negligence to her administrator on several occasion. The other case involves a patient who was diagnosed hemorrhagic stroke requiring ventilator assistance. Her family is divided in what the management should be, with her husband wanting to try everything to save her life and her children believing that she would not want to do surgery to be kept alive to live a poor quality life, which they believe will occur if she did the surgery. We will also be looking at the fundamental legal aspects of each case and the legal responsibility of the nurse in the work setting. American Nurses Association Code of Nursing Ethics Influence on the Case Studies In the incident where the nurse is a witness...
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