Ethical Leadership: Creating an Ethical Environment That Promotes Positive Employee Behaviors, Quality Care, Safety, and Efficiency Sheilah Montoya RN, BSN Chamberlain College of Nursing In the healthcare setting, todays leaders face many challenges. One prominent and ongoing issue is the ability of healthcare staff to provide safe, quality care to patients, and to be able to provide this care efficiently. As healthcare professionals we understand that ethical issues along with cultural issues within an organization are very common. As healthcare professionals we work to improve access to healthcare, provide quality care, promote safety, and assure care is provided within a safe environment according to cultural beliefs. Things in the healthcare field are changing constantly and this in turn affects patient care, and employee
I will be able to understand that the interests of the patient are primary in my career. I will need to include the patient in the planning of care provision and ensure that there is no conflict of interest, enhance collaboration and create professional boundaries at all times. I will be keen on bringing in key professional traits from the American Nurse Association’ code of ethics. One of the key traits is being responsible to the public and as such I should be aware of any health threats to the public (Reed, 2006). The second trait is the facilitation of a healthy work environment based on moral virtues and values.
Under this legislation all employees have the responsibilities to cooperate with the Trust on matters of health and safety and in the context of this policy particularly regarding the reduction of risks from healthcare associated infections. Infection control policies, procedures and protocols are designed to outline the principals and responsibilities associated with the prevention and control of infection in a health care setting. Follow COSHH and RIDDOR Follow COSHH and RIDDOR Carry out risk assessments Carry out risk assessments Report Hazards and potential Risks Report Hazards and potential Risks Follow policies and procedures Follow policies and procedures Make sure all staff are safe Make sure all staff are safe Be accountable for yourself by checking your own equipment before and after use Be accountable for yourself by checking your own equipment before and after use
Sectors covered by this Act are , government departments, local assemblies, councils, local authorities, health care trusts, hospitals, doctors surgeries, police, colleges and universities, non-department public bodies, commitees and advisory bodies. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the guidance about compliance, it explains all essential and expected standards of quality and safety. It is a guide which is a guide to help providers of Health and social care to comply with Health and social care Act 2008. In outcome 21 it explains how records should be kept securely and can be located promptly when required. It expresses how important accurate record keeping is a must.
Health care organizations must make it imperative that all administrators, managers, leaders, physicians, nurses, and all other employees act at all times in an honest and ethical manner in connection with their services to patients. The principles of integrity and accountability are extreme vital in a health care organization’s success, as well as ensuring patient safety. Failures to act in an ethical manner can result in legal ramifications and negative publicity for the organization. Ethical concepts in Health care Ethics are vital in health care, and every health care professional must possess ethics. Ethical concepts that will be discussed are.
EST1 Hospital Code of Ethics Overview: “I would admonish you, above all considerations, to be honest. I mean honesty in every conception of the word: let it enter into all details of your work.” (Dr. William J. Mayo, 1920). EST1 Hospital code of ethics program is designed to promote a positive ethics culture through the institution and promote professionalism and ethical leadership behaviors such as effective communication skills and explaining rationale in decision making. Through a disciplined practice improvement structure, our goals are to educate healthcare members and staff about issues in clinical ethics. EST1 hospital is committed to honest and ethical behavior each day in our work.
Code of Ethics Paper Jody Long HCS 435 June 21, 2010 Bob Vella Code of Ethics Paper The code of ethics is a list of rules and policies that is used to get acceptable behavior from members of a group, association, or profession. Each organization has its own code of ethics to work by. Not only does a code of ethics help with the confidence in the organization but also can show that members are committed to the ethical guidelines that are set before them. The code of ethics usually starts with a section that sets the purpose, aspirations, and goals of the organization. [ (Smith, 2010) ] American Nurses Association Code of Ethics The American Nurses Association was started in 1896.
The correctional chiropractor can find support for ethical decisions by referring to the American Chiropractor Association’s code of ethics. The code delineates the ethical standards for nurses across all
I believe that the core of nursing is to provide quality nursing care while taking into account the patient and their family member’s beliefs, customs and traditions. Treating each patient compassionately and empathetically regardless of their color, race and nationality. Recognizing and addressing their cultural and religious beliefs establishes a healthy and positive relationship between the nurse and the patient. I believe that the focus of nursing is promoting health, providing compassionate, empathetic care during illnesses. To assist other healthcare professionals in the treatment of illnesses, preventive care and education.
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses and the International Council of Nursing Code of ethics are important within the healthcare environment. Both sets of professional ethics allow nurses to develop a better understanding of the role ethics in the nursing field. Within the healthcare environment, both codes focus on nurses and their relationships with patients. The primary values include integrity, respectfulness, and supportiveness. These values should also be extended to not only patients, but families and co-workers.