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Developing an organizational ethos.

A M Haddad1

  • 1Creighton University, Omaha, NE.

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|May 8, 1992
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A code of ethics and an ethics committee can enhance ethical decision-making for home care agencies and their staff. These tools support providers in navigating daily ethical challenges effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Home Care Services
  • Professional Conduct

Background:

  • Home care agencies face complex daily ethical dilemmas.
  • Hands-on providers require support for ethical judgment.
  • Existing ethical frameworks may be insufficient for home care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of a code of ethics in home care.
  • To assess the role of an ethics committee in supporting providers.
  • To improve ethical decision-making quality in home care.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a formal code of ethics.
  • Establishment of an ethics committee for consultation.
  • Qualitative assessment of ethical judgment calls.

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Main Results:

  • A code of ethics provided clear ethical guidelines.
  • An ethics committee offered valuable support and guidance.
  • Both tools demonstrably improved the quality of ethical judgments.

Conclusions:

  • A code of ethics and an ethics committee are effective tools for home care.
  • These resources enhance ethical practice and provider confidence.
  • Adoption of such tools is recommended for quality home care.