Quiz 1. DH History/Code of Ethics Flashcards
First licensed Dental Hygienist
Irene Newman 1917, Connecticut Board of Dental Examiners issued
Dr. Fones involvement in DH
He trained his assistant, Irene. Then started his own training program where 27 women graduated
When did the DH national association Form
1914, Connecticut. 27 graduates formed. Irene president
Difference in education b/w 1913 and now
1913 weren’t even officially licensed, just trainees
2015 335 different programs, 288 Associate, 56 bachelor, 21 Masters, 1 Doctor
ADHA Levels
National: ADHA
Constituent/State: NVDHA
Local/Component: SNDHA
National ADHA Level
Nevada is District 12
Includes: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Structure of ADHA
House of Delegrates
Board of Trustees
Officers
Committe
Preamble of Code
We provide a service to as best of our ability as well as most ethically sound.
Purpose of Code
To achieve high levels of ethical consciousness, decision making and practice by members of the profession
Key Concepts of Code
Beliefs, Principles, values and ethics are reflected as well as intertwined and mutually dependent
Basic Beliefs.. The services
The services we provide contribute to the health and well being of society
Basic Beliefs.. Our Education
Our education and licensure qualify us to serve the public by preventing and treating oral disease and helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal health
Basic Beliefs.. Individuals
Individuals have intrinsic worth, are responsbile for their own health, and are entitled to make choices regarding their health
Basic Beliefs.. DH care
DH care is an essential component of overall health care and we function interdependently with other health care providers
Basic Beliefs.. All people
All people should have access to health care, including oral health care
Basic Beliefs.. We are
We are individually responsible for our actions and the quality of care we provide
Fundamental Principles
Universality Complementarity Ethics Community Responsibility
Universality
If someone judges an action to be wrong/right, someone else in the same situation would consider the action to be wrong/right as well
Complementarity
Consider values and perspectives of others before making decisions or taking action that would affect them
Ethics
general standards of right and wrong. They compel us to engage in health promotion/disease prevention activites
Community
Express our concern for the bond b/w individuals, community and society in general. Leads to preserve natural resources and inspires us to show concern for global environment
Responsibility
Guidelines for making ethical choices and being able to know and apply them. Accepting consequences of our action or the failure to act and are willing to make ethical choices and publicly affirm them
Core Values
Individual Autonomy and respect for human beings Confidentiality Societal Trust Non-maleficence Beneficence Justice and Fairness Veracity
Individual Autonomy and respect for human beings
People have a right to be treated with respect. Right to informed consent. Right to full disclosure of all relevant info so they can make informed choices
Confidentiality
We respect confidentiality of client. Acknowledge out obligation to justify any violate of a confidence (drugs, child abuse, killing)
Societal Trust
Value our client trust. Public trust in our profession based on our actions and behavior
Non-maleficence
do no harm, do good promote good
Beneficence
good care and good health. Care about benefiting the patient
Justice and fairness
Equitable distribution of health care. All people should have access to high quality affordable healthcare
Veracity
Being honest and telling the truth
Standard of Professional Responsibility
To ourselves as individuals To ourselves as professionals To Family and friends To clients To colleagues To Employees and Employers To the DH Profession To the community and society To scientific investigation
