Assess Current Legal And Ethical Principles

Assess Current Legal And Ethical Principle

Assess current legal and ethical principles and the application of such principles in healthcare practice. Student Success Criteria View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane. Instructions You have recently been promoted to Health Services Manager at Three Mountains Regional Hospital, a small hospital located in a mid-size city in the Midwest. Three Mountains is a general medical and surgical facility with 400 beds. Last year there were approximately 62,000 emergency visits and 15,000 admissions. More than 6,000 outpatient and 10,000 inpatient surgeries were performed. Three Mountains was recently in the news after employee emails were published in which patients were discussed in very negative terms, although patient names were not used. The employees that sent these emails were fired. The CEO and the Board of Directors have tasked you with developing an intake packet for new patients that will reestablish patient trust in the facility, employees, and staff. The patient packet will address new patient concerns by including information about HIPAA, informed consent, a confidential health history report, and a living will. The new packet will also include the values of the organization and a code of ethics. Your intake packet will start with the Hospital's Code of Ethics that includes at least 10 ethical points. The code of ethics should include (at a minimum): Patient relations, Physician activities, Billing for services, Political activities, Conflict of interest, Communication, including social media, Privacy. The Code of Ethics should be submitted in bullet format in a Word document with an introduction. APA formatting for the ethical points and proper grammar is required. Upon completion of your code of ethics, please prepare a PowerPoint presentation (or other shareable Webware/software you prefer) with narration in which you explain each ethical point and its relevance in the healthcare industry with examples to the CEO, so that she can answer questions from the Board. The PowerPoint should have a minimum of 5 slides and a maximum of 12. Describe each ethical point in the Code of Ethics. Use the notes area on each slide as needed to expand on the key points. You may use a free screen capture site such as Screencast-O-Matic to record a video of your presentation. Screencast-O-Matic is a site and program that can perform screen desk and audio capture up to 15 minutes for free, and can be utilized on a Windows or Mac computer. (Note: You can use another, similar program if you prefer. Screencast-O-Matic is only a suggestion). Make sure that both your voice and the PowerPoint slides are captured on the video. Your audio presentation should include an introduction, a concise discussion of each slide, and a conclusion. The presentation should demonstrate your overall knowledge of the content, pronunciation of words, organization, proper recording, professionalism, and clarity. Your presentation should be 10 minutes or less. Be sure to include the following: Include a link to the location of your live video on the last slide of your PowerPoint presentation. Make sure to use audience specific language and tone in your PowerPoint. Remember, you would be presenting this to the CEO of your facility. Save both your Word document and PowerPoint presentation to a folder on your computer. Then zip or compress your folder. This resource from the Library and Learning Services offers help with zipping your folder. Upload the zipped folder to the assignment drop box. APA formatting for the References slide, and proper grammar, punctuation, and form are required. APA help is available here.

Paper For Above instruction

In the wake of recent organizational challenges and the imperative to restore public trust, the development of a comprehensive and ethically sound patient intake packet is paramount for Three Mountains Regional Hospital. This document aims to outline a foundational Code of Ethics, elaborate on its significance through a detailed presentation, and demonstrate a commitment to upholding legal standards while fostering an environment of transparency, respect, and integrity.

A hospital's Code of Ethics serves as a guiding framework that delineates the moral principles influencing interactions among patients, healthcare professionals, and the organization as a whole. By embedding ethical standards into daily practice, the hospital not only complies with legal mandates such as HIPAA and informed consent but also cultivates a culture of trust, accountability, and compassion. The following ethical points form the cornerstone of the hospital’s commitment to exemplary healthcare practice:

  • Patient Relations: Guarantee respect, dignity, and compassionate treatment for all patients, honoring their rights and preferences.
  • Physician Activities: Ensure medical professionals uphold integrity, competency, and transparency in their clinical decisions and interactions.
  • Billing for Services: Promote honesty and accuracy in billing practices, avoiding fraud and ensuring clarity in financial transactions.
  • Political Activities: Maintain neutrality and avoid political biases that could influence equitable patient care and organizational decisions.
  • Conflict of Interest: Identify and disclose situations where personal or organizational interests could compromise professional judgment or patient welfare.
  • Communication, Including Social Media: Foster open, honest, and respectful communication, safeguarding patient confidentiality even in digital platforms.
  • Privacy: Protect patient information in strict accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring confidentiality at all levels of care.
  • Informed Consent: Offer clear, comprehensive information to patients about treatment options to support autonomous decision-making.
  • Organizational Values and Mission: Emphasize commitment to quality care, compassion, and ethical integrity in all hospital operations.
  • Accountability and Continuous Improvement: Encourage staff to take responsibility for ethical practices and pursue ongoing education to uphold standards.

Following the establishment of the Ethical Code, a detailed presentation will be constructed to elucidate each point. This presentation will serve as an educational tool for the CEO, enabling her to confidently address questions from the Board. Each slide will describe an ethical point, with notes offering expanded explanations and real-world healthcare scenarios. The presentation aims for clarity, professionalism, and brevity, with a target duration of ten minutes or less. The integration of narration will reinforce verbal communication skills and ensure the message resonates effectively with corporate leadership.

In conclusion, formalizing a robust Code of Ethics complemented by an engaging presentation will aid Three Mountains Regional Hospital in rebuilding patient trust, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a workplace culture rooted in ethical principles. Such an initiative not only aligns with regulatory requirements but also positions the hospital as a trustworthy, patient-centered healthcare provider committed to excellence and integrity.

References

  • Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics (8th ed.). Oxford University Press.
  • American Hospital Association. (2020). Statement of Ethics. Retrieved from https://www.aha.org/statements/ethics
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 (1996).
  • Jonsen, A. R., Siegler, M., & Winslade, W. J. (2015). Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Office for Civil Rights (OCR). (2021). HIPAA Privacy Rule & Security Rule. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html
  • American Medical Association. (2021). Code of Medical Ethics. https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/medical-ethics
  • Kaplan, R. M., & Porter, M. E. (2016). How to Solve the Cost Management Puzzle in Healthcare. Harvard Business Review.
  • Friedman, M. (1970). The Methodology of Positive Economics. The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 4(4), 3-22.
  • Gillon, R. (2015). Medical Ethics: Four Principles Plus Attention to Scope. BMJ, 309(6948), 184-188.
  • Beauchamp, T. L. (2019). The Ethical Dimensions of the Patient–Doctor Relationship. Journal of Medical Ethics, 45(3), 147–151.

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