Health & Medical The Mission of Healthcare Organization Discussion
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Comparing Health Care Codes of Ethics: In order to compare different health care codes of ethics, you should start by identifying the code of ethics most relevant to your current or future health care managerial career. Since you’ve mentioned studying Chapter 5 and 6 from “Ethics and Professionalism for Healthcare Managers,” you may have insights into the relevant ethical principles.
From the list of ethical principles you’ve provided (Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Justice, Loyalty, Beneficence, Autonomy, Honor), you can select one principle to analyze across different codes of ethics. For this example, let’s choose “Autonomy.”
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Code of Ethics: The ACHE Code emphasizes the autonomy of patients in decision-making, ensuring their rights to self-determination and informed consent. It highlights the importance of respecting patient autonomy in the decision-making process.
- American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Code of Ethics: The ACHCA Code may emphasize autonomy in the context of empowering residents and patients to make choices about their care and living conditions in long-term care facilities. It would reflect the importance of involving them in decisions that affect their lives.
Now, let’s move on to the second question:
Mini Case Study Evaluation: The Dining Rooms at the Legacy In this mini case study, “The Dining Rooms at the Legacy,” you are presented with a scenario involving ethical considerations in long-term care management. Here are your detailed responses to the three mini case study questions:
- Explanation of Following the Mission: Mrs. Williams followed the Legacy’s mission by engaging Amy, the care planning team, and Mrs. Hightower in the process of transferring Mrs. Hightower from the Magnolia to the Azalea dining room. The mission likely focuses on patient-centered care and quality of life. By involving all parties, Mrs. Williams ensured that the decision was collaborative, respecting Mrs. Hightower’s preferences and autonomy.
- Ethical Principles in the Case: Two ethical principles relevant to this case are autonomy and respect. Autonomy is showcased as Mrs. Hightower’s preferences are respected, and she’s given the choice to be part of the decision-making process. Respect is evident in Mrs. Williams’ approach to involving all parties and valuing their input.
- Following ACHCA Code: Mrs. Williams’ actions align with the ACHCA Code of Ethics. The code likely emphasizes resident autonomy and empowerment. Mrs. Williams demonstrated a commitment to patient-centered care and ethical decision-making by involving the relevant parties in the decision.
Please note that the specific content of the ACHCA Code of Ethics isn’t provided, so you’ll need to ensure that your analysis is in line with the principles and guidelines laid out in that code.
Feel free to expand on your responses and ensure that you draw connections between the principles discussed in your readings and the actions taken in the mini case study. This will help you provide a comprehensive and well-supported analysis of the scenario.
QUESTION
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In this discussions use your textbook Ethics in Health Administration: Read Chapter 12, “Patient Issues and Ethics,” p. 261–285, And in your Ethics and Professionalism for Healthcare Managers text to read the following: Chapter 5, “Professional Codes of Ethics and Ethical Principles,” p. 70–84, and Chapter 6,”Ethical Framework, p. 85–104.
Use the Internet Resources to explore the following resources:
-Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions. (n.d.). Ethics code collection.
-American College of Healthcare Executives, (2011). ACHE code of ethics.
-American College of Health Care Administrators, (2016).
1. Comparing Health Care Codes of Ethics-
Review your studies to identify the code of ethics most relevant to your current or future health care managerial career (and your clinical code of ethics if you are bicodal). Visit the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions Ethics Codes Collection to review examples of codes that guide staff under your management. List examples you identified. Choose one specific ethical principle, listed on page 76 of your Ethics and Professionalism for Healthcare Managers text, and explain how the same principle is uniquely addressed in two different codes of ethics.
Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Justice, Loyalty, Beneficence, Autonomy, Honor
2. Mini Case Study Evaluation– Post must be 300-800 words
The influence of the aging baby boomers on the long-term care industry is formidable. Leaders in the management of long-term care facilities abide by a specific code of ethics through The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). In this discussion you will be exploring this aspect of ethical management in health care.
Review the mini case study, The Dining Rooms at the Legacy, in your Ethics and Professionalism for Healthcare Managers text (pages 80–82). Provide detailed responses to the three mini case study questions:
-Explain how the Legacy’s mission was followed when Mrs. Williams engaged Amy, the care planning team, and Mrs. Hightower in the process of transferring Mrs. Hightower from the Magnolia to the Azalea dining room.
-Discuss at least two ethical principles that related to this case. Consider, for example, how autonomy and respect may have influenced the actions taken. (Refer to your personal resource list from Units 1 and 2.)
-Do you think Mrs. Williams followed the ACHCA code? Explain why or why not.
- Ethics and Patient-Centered Care