Ethical Roles and Responsibilities of a Health Care Worker

1. Ethical Roles and Responsibilities of a Health Care Worker Bio-Med Academy

2. Ethics • Standards of behavior, developed as a result of ones concept of right and wrong. • Over and above that which is legal in a given situation. Bio-Med Academy

3. Ethics • Is an unethical act considered illegal? Bio-Med Academy

4. Ethics • Moral values serve as the basis for ethical conduct. Bio-Med Academy

5. Code of Ethics • A system of principles intended to govern the behavior of those entrusted with providing care to the sick. • American Nurses Association • American Medical Association • American Society of Radiological Technologist Bio-Med Academy

6. Ethical Roles and Responsibilities • Members of the health care team must be aware of their ethical roles and responsibilities • This awareness protects the worker, the patients, their co-workers and the facility where they work. Bio-Med Academy

7. Ethical Role and Responsibilities • Ethical behavior ensures quality patient care, positive work relationships, and a well-managed work place environment • Expected to live by values that show others respect Bio-Med Academy

8. You show respect by: • Treating others with DIGNITY • Demonstrating a spirit of SERVICE • Performing your duties with EXCELLENCE • Treating others with FAIRNESS/JUSTICE An employer describes what values are important and how to reflect them while working. Bio-Med Academy

9. Dignity You treat people with dignity when you are: • Honest • Truthful • Trustworthy • Sincere and respectful of others • Always do what is needed to the best of your abilities and ask for assistance when needed • Actively listening • Being positive • Showing understanding • Respecting all people • Being well groomed Bio-Med Academy

10. Service • Responding to patient/clients and co-workers with an understanding of their unique needs. • Show kindness and patience • Respond quickly and effectively to problems that arise while you are working Bio-Med Academy

11. Service • Making comments that are positive, courteous, and helpful • Be aware of your body language and facial expressions • Be respectful by changing your behavior when it appears to irritate others • Work effectively under pressure Bio-Med Academy

12. Excellence Performance excellence is taking responsibility for yourself, your team’s decisions and the results. • Adapt to changing needs by learning new skills, knowledge, and behaviors that encourage continuous improvement • Seek out and use feedback from others to learn Bio-Med Academy

13. Excellence • Learn from your experiences • Follow the rules and regulations • Be dependable • Be on time • Report in to your supervisor Bio-Med Academy

14. Fairness/Justice • You treat all people with respect and provide the same dignity, service, and performance excellence regardless of patients: • Race • Beliefs • Ethnic background • Financial resources Bio-Med Academy

15. Fairness/Justice • Be loyal to patients, coworkers, and your employer • Always project a positive attitude • Respect the privacy of others (CONFIDENTIALITY) Bio-Med Academy

16. Fairness/Justice • Never clock in or out for another person • Never take anything from the facility that is not yours • Work with commitment and enthusiasm to improve the care your patient receives Bio-Med Academy