A couple or three months ago I asked for some input about a Code of Ethics for CNA's...and I never really went further with it due to the holidays, working, life...
Here is the text of nurses Code Of Ethics from the American Nurses Association:
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American Nurses Association Code of Ethics
·The nurse provides services with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the client, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
·The nurse safeguards the client's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
·The nurse acts to safeguard the client and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any person.
·The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgements and actions.
·The nurse maintains competence in nursing.
·The nurse exercises informed judgement and uses individual competence and qualifications as criteria in seeking consultation, accepting responsibilities, and delegating nursing activities to others.
·The nurse participates in activities that contribute to the ongoing development of the profession's body of knowledge.
·The nurse participates in the profession's efforts to implement and improve standards of nursing.
·The nurse participates in the profession's effort to establish and maintain conditions of employment conducive to high quality nursing care.
·The nurse participates in the profession's effort to protect the public from misinformation and misrepresentation and to maintain the integrity of nursing.
·The nurse collaborates with members of the health professions and other citizens in promoting community and national efforts to meet the health needs of the public.
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In this context how would a Code of Ethics be for CNA's? Patient and resident centered of course, but what about the others? Safety? Competence of the CNA? Privacy? Personal responsibility?
And what about the profession as a whole? How would CNA's make their work more respected and desired? How can CNA's promote their profession? Should they?
I really want to go with this and see what we can come up with.
