Unit 4 IP: Ethics of Healthcare Professionals

NOTE: Cite at least 3 scholarly references published within the last 2-4 years, and one reference must be the course textbook, Chapters 3 & 11. All sources should be cited using APA format, 7th edition. 

Complete the ethics self-assessment found in the

American College of Healthcare Executives Web site

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Following your assessment, write a 5–7-pg analysis (not to include title or reference pg) of the areas where you are strong in your ethics and the areas where you may examine further to define or improve your ethical stance.

See the attached guidelines. For further clarification, you can reference class recording minutes 23-40.

SAMPLE OUTLINE/APPROACH (5-7 PAGE ANALYSIS)

1.
Introduction: Create an informative introduction highlighting the importance of ethical behavior in healthcare, etc.

2. Use Self Assessment –
Areas of Strength: List and discuss approximately 7 areas you marked as
“Always”
In your own words.

a. This area should include reasons why these are strengths, i.e., personal or professional experience.

3. Use Self Assessment –
Areas of Opportunity/ Conflict: List and discuss up to 7 areas you marked as
“Almost Never, Occasionally, Usually”

In your own words.

a. This area should include references on best practices or ways to improve.

b. Identify at least 2 sources that you might use to resolve a personal or professional ethical conflict. Cite at least 1 professional reference using APA format.

4. Conclusion (Optional)

5. References (within the last 4years)

Relevant information:

I am an office manager for a mental health clinic. I was also a healthcare quality analyst for a healthcare organization for 6yrs.