Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ENHAA
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the diversity of an effective healthcare ethics committee.
Describe the primary and secondary ethical principles.
Explain the six-step process for ethical decision-making.
Identify the six ethical obligations to consider when making decisions.
Outline:
Section 1: Ethics
What are Ethics?
Morals versus Ethics
Ethical Decisions
Why is it so Hard to Make Ethical Decisions?
Primary Principles of Healthcare Ethics
Secondary Ethical Principles
Helen
Concept of Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical Concepts to Consider
Values
Code of Ethics
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Ethical Obligations
Legal Obligations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Ethical Decision-Making
Ethical Decision-Making
A Six-Step Process
Return to Helen
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Ethics Committees
Ethics Committees
Barriers
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has over 36 years of clinical and nursing education. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governor's University. She has training from the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology through NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen has worked in long-term care, critical care, acute care, Occupational Health, and nursing education. She recently worked as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.