for quiz on 11/18 Flashcards
What was used before we as a profession adopted a code of ethics?
The core values
Focuses on compliants/ files against practitioners. Also works on monitoring and updating code of ethics
The ethics commission
Guides practitioners to take appropriate ethical action
Ethical reasoning
Demonstrate a concern for the safety and well-being of the recipients of their service
Beneficence
Intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
Nonmaleficence
Respect the rights of the individual to self-determination
Autonomy & confidentiality
Shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
Social justice
Shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession
Veracity
Shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity
Fidelity
The process of assessing and validating qualifications
Credentialing
Legal domain of practice for occupational therapy practitioners
Scope of practice
Recognition that an OT or an OTA has met professional requirements and is authorized to use certification marks
NBCOT certification
Process by which government grants permission to engage in practice
Licensure
A law passed by the state or federal government
Statute
What protects consumers from unqualified or unscrupulous practitioners
The regulation of OT
What are the 4 levels of regulations
Licensure, certification, registration, title control
The act of representing yourself exactly as you are
Title control
A law that is established by an individual state to regulate health care professionals within that state
Practice act