Liability and Ethics

Code of ethics includes

-Autonomy -Fidelity -Beneficence -Nonmaleficence -Veracity -Confidentiality -Justice

Reducing liability

-Follow policies and procedures. -keep proper documentation. -file event reports and keep anecdotal records. -use problem solving skills. -apply risk management.

Fidelity

Health care workers care for patients according to their professions scope of practice.

Veracity

Health care workers communicate with patients truthfully.

Confidentiality

Health care workers maintain confidentiality of patients health info.

Beneficence

Health care workers promote patients health and well being.

Nonmaleficence

Health care workers refrain from harming patients.

Autonomy

Health care workers respect patients dignity and rights, including their right to make decisions regarding their health care.

Justice

Health care workers treat patients equally and without discrimination.

Code of ethics

list of written statements describing proper conduct for a group of people.

Liability

refers to being legally responsible for causing harm.

Employer liability

refers to employers of health care workers being responsible for workers causing harm.

Personal liability

refers to health care workers being responsible for causing harm.

Supervisory liability

refers to supervisors of health care workers being responsible for workers causing harm.

Ethical dilemmas

-When moral beliefs conflict -abortion

Problem solving methods

-identify the problem -identify the objective that must be achieved -identify circumstances that affect the problem -name all possible solutions -make and implement a plan -evaluate results

Bioethical dilemmas

-involve health care and biological sciences. -cloning, genetic engineering, genetic testing, transplantation, organ donation, stem cell research, experimental(animal) treatments, blood transfusion, birth control, artificial insemination, withholding/withdrawing life support.

Risk management

-process of identification, evaluation, and prevention. -identifies harm to patients, staff, and visitors. -evaluates the information. -uses the results to prevent predicted harm. -reduces liability and loss to health care facilities.

Euthanasia

Act of painlessly ending the life of a terminally ill, patient at their request to end suffering.

Morals

also known as personal ethics, are an individual's personal values.

Anecdotal records

are personal accounts of events. Health care workers hold anecdotal records in their own possession.

Laws

are rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments.

Ethics

are rules of proper conduct among a group of people, such as a religion or profession.

Procedures

are the methods the facility uses to carry out its policies. Procedures explain how the facility operates.

Policies

are the principles that direct the facility's activities. Policies state what the facility does.

Event reports

include information about the accident or violation from any involved individuals.