Evaluation Of A Business Code Of Ethics Analysis
Evaluation of a Business Code of Ethics
Willene Phelps
PHL/323
May 25, 2015
Instructor: Leo Stevens
Evaluation of a Business Code of Ethics
A code of ethics helps a business to establish basic expectations of what they expect of employees during business interactions with its customers. A code of ethics, while not required for businesses, is a guiding factor for those who choose to create one. This code of ethics may often blend or coincide with a mission and values statement, such as is the case with East Texas Medical Center Hospital in Athens, Texas.
East Texas Medical Center – Basic Information
East Texas Medical Center – Athens (ETMC-A) is a 127-bed acute care facility that is part of the East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare …show more content…
Although there is mention of federal regulatory standards regarding discriminatory practices, it does not go into great detail. Hospital orientation covers the details in depth. All new staff, all departments, are required to attend hospital orientation prior to starting to work, ensuring everyone receives the same message. The message is clear; a higher standard is not only expected but a requirement. The organizational culture has a good effect concerning the acceptance of the code of ethics. Within the health care industry, the common and primary goal is to do no harm. The adherence to ETMC Athens code of ethics and values builds a solid basis for a competent and caring environment. When visitors enter the facility, there are often comments about the friendly and helpful environment, also to the beauty of the building. When staff has pride in their place of employment and themselves, it shows.
Summary of the Results for the Systematic Analysis / Inquiry of Code of …show more content…
(2014). Plan for Patient Care Services Policy. Retrieved on May 19, 2015 from https://etmcathens.policymedical.net/policymed/search/doSearch#
ETMC-ATHENS. (2013). Code of Ethics Policy. Retrieved on May 19, 2015 from https://etmcathens.policymedical.net/policymed/search/doSearch#
Raso, R. (2015, March). If you can’t measure it… Nursing Management, 46(3), 6.
Ridge, R. A. (2015, April). Putting the I in integrity. Nursing Management, 46(4), 52-54.
Treviño, L. K., and Nelson, K. A.(2011). Managing business ethics:Straight talk about how to do it right (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
University of Phoenix. (2013). Ethical Systems Table. Retrieved from University of Phoenix, PHL323 - Ethics in Management website.
University of Phoenix. (2013). Introduction to Ethics for University of Phoenix Students . Retrieved May 11, 2015, from University of Phoenix, PHL323 website.
Winslow, S., Hougan, A., DeGuzman, P., & Black, A. (2015, April). The voice of the nurse… Nursing Management, 46(4),
Willene Phelps
PHL/323
May 25, 2015
Instructor: Leo Stevens
Evaluation of a Business Code of Ethics
A code of ethics helps a business to establish basic expectations of what they expect of employees during business interactions with its customers. A code of ethics, while not required for businesses, is a guiding factor for those who choose to create one. This code of ethics may often blend or coincide with a mission and values statement, such as is the case with East Texas Medical Center Hospital in Athens, Texas.
East Texas Medical Center – Basic Information
East Texas Medical Center – Athens (ETMC-A) is a 127-bed acute care facility that is part of the East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare …show more content…
Although there is mention of federal regulatory standards regarding discriminatory practices, it does not go into great detail. Hospital orientation covers the details in depth. All new staff, all departments, are required to attend hospital orientation prior to starting to work, ensuring everyone receives the same message. The message is clear; a higher standard is not only expected but a requirement. The organizational culture has a good effect concerning the acceptance of the code of ethics. Within the health care industry, the common and primary goal is to do no harm. The adherence to ETMC Athens code of ethics and values builds a solid basis for a competent and caring environment. When visitors enter the facility, there are often comments about the friendly and helpful environment, also to the beauty of the building. When staff has pride in their place of employment and themselves, it shows.
Summary of the Results for the Systematic Analysis / Inquiry of Code of …show more content…
(2014). Plan for Patient Care Services Policy. Retrieved on May 19, 2015 from https://etmcathens.policymedical.net/policymed/search/doSearch#
ETMC-ATHENS. (2013). Code of Ethics Policy. Retrieved on May 19, 2015 from https://etmcathens.policymedical.net/policymed/search/doSearch#
Raso, R. (2015, March). If you can’t measure it… Nursing Management, 46(3), 6.
Ridge, R. A. (2015, April). Putting the I in integrity. Nursing Management, 46(4), 52-54.
Treviño, L. K., and Nelson, K. A.(2011). Managing business ethics:Straight talk about how to do it right (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
University of Phoenix. (2013). Ethical Systems Table. Retrieved from University of Phoenix, PHL323 - Ethics in Management website.
University of Phoenix. (2013). Introduction to Ethics for University of Phoenix Students . Retrieved May 11, 2015, from University of Phoenix, PHL323 website.
Winslow, S., Hougan, A., DeGuzman, P., & Black, A. (2015, April). The voice of the nurse… Nursing Management, 46(4),