1.04 Ethics in healthcare

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesHealthcare professionals ethical obligationsEthics Standard of conduct or code of behavior for a person or group of peopleInvolves:Personal valuesProfessional standards expected of a healthcare professionalOrganizational standards expected of an employee*

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesAspects of EthicsAbility to determine right from wrong

Commitment to do what is right*

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesPersonal EthicsEthical Foundations: Personal valuesDependableHonestResponsible Trustworthy

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1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesProfessional EthicsCode of EthicsSpecific for each healthcare careerTwo components1. Principles of EthicsStandards of exemplary professional behavior for all members of the association2. Rules of EthicsMandatory, direct standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct*

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesOrganizational EthicsMoral values that guide the way corporations make decisionsGoverned by Legislation/lawsProfessional codesIndividual valuesNever compromise your ability to perform in the best interest of the organization*

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesHealthcare professionals ethical obligationsRecognize Illegal and Unethical Behavior Report any event that has adverse affects on the health, safety or welfare of any person within the healthcare agencyHealthcare professional mustObey the lawFollow code of ethics for his/her job descriptionTreat everyone with respect*

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issuesHealthcare professionals ethical obligationsReport Illegal and Unethical Behavior Ensures health, safety and welfare of any person within the healthcare agency

Follow employee handbook for reporting procedures

Consult manager/supervisor

Contact human resources supervisor *

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues in healthcareTHE END

1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues