CNA Code of Ethics

Question 1

Morals vs Ethics

Answer 1

Morals are own personal standards of right/wrong

ethics are standards decided by society of what is right and wrong

Question 2

Purpose of Code of Ethics

Answer 2

Aspirational (what were working toward)
Regulatory (monitor and regulate practice)
Provides Guidance (tells us how we should act)
Applicable wherever nurses work (not just hospitals)

Question 3

CNA code of ethics

Answer 3

1. Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care
2. Promoting Health and well-being
3. Promoting and respecting informed decision making
4. Honouring dignity
5. Maintaining Privacy and confidentiality
6. Promoting Justice
7. Being Accountable

Question 4

Framework for Ethical Decision Making

Answer 4

YODA

1. You Observe
2. Deliberate
3. Act

Question 5

step one: You Observe

Answer 5

identify the problem: name the problem clearly, where is the conflict
acknowledge feelings: what are the “gut reactions”, biases, loyalties?
Gather the facts: what are the ethically relevant? What do the institutions policies and guidelines say? What does the relevant law say?

Question 6

Step Two: Deliberate

Answer 6

What are the goals of care, consider alternatives, examine values, evaluate alternatives

Question 7

Step Three: Act

Answer 7

Articulate the decision, implement the plan, concluding review