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Ethical codes and the health professions: looking at the ACHCA code.

M D Hiller1

  • 1Department of Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, Durham.

The Journal of Long Term Care Administration
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Professional codes offer ethical guidance and define practice boundaries. Codes should be updated and are best viewed as aspirational, not legal enforcement tools for professional standards.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Professional Codes of Conduct

Background:

  • Professional codes are crucial for ethical guidance and defining professional behavior.
  • Codes represent a collective effort to establish moral expectations and practice boundaries.
  • Codes lack formal legal backing and should not be used for policing standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the design and effectiveness of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Code.
  • To assess the role of professional codes in preparing long-term care professionals for challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the ACHCA Code's structure and content.
  • Review of the code's alignment with general principles of professional ethics.

Main Results:

  • The ACHCA Code is well-designed, balancing specificity with professional interpretation.
  • The code addresses key attributes of professional statements effectively.
  • The code, alongside standards of practice and patient rights documents, enhances professional preparedness.

Conclusions:

  • Professional codes are vital for ethical development and guidance.
  • The ACHCA Code is a strong example, adaptable for professional interpretation.
  • Integration with practice standards and patient rights empowers long-term care professionals.

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