Ethical Implication of Calling Adult Protective Services Assignment
Ethical Implication of Calling Adult Protective Services Assignment
Unit 6 Assignment 2 – Ethics
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- Due Apr 14 by 11:59pm
- Points 50
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Ethical dilemmas are often solved by various stakeholders coming together, analyzing the situation, and making recommendations. In the health care setting, this is the responsibility of an ethics committee. Ethics committees may be comprised of individuals from various roles within the organization, ranging from leadership positions to mid-level patient care professionals.
Instructions:
SCENARIO:
You are a member of your hospital’s ethics committee. A physician, Dr. Pierce, presents the following case to the committee, seeking a recommendation:
Jane Smith is currently hospitalized, for the seventh time in 11 months, and is suffering from the following conditions: hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and alcoholic fatty liver (exacerbated by continued heavy alcohol consumption). Jane is severely obese and unable to walk unassisted. Jane’s medical condition is stable enough to be discharged, however, Dr. Pierce cannot in good conscience discharge her home, as she is unable to walk, and has no assistance at home. Jane is resistant to transfer to a skilled nursing facility, which is Dr. Pierce’s professional recommendation. Jane is also receiving Medicare benefits.
- Briefly summarize the discussion points you would make during the committee meeting, including any questions for Dr. Pierce.
- One of your fellow committee members proposes that Adult Protective Services be called. What is the ethical implication of following this course of action, without informing Jane first?
- If Jane continues to refuse the skilled nursing transfer, and Adult Protective Services is not involved, could Dr. Pierce and/or the hospital be held liable if Jane passes away at her home due to her lack of mobility? Be sure to include in-text citations to support this response.
- In a concise paragraph, provide the committee’s official recommendation, including rationale, for Jane’s case. [Assume answers to your questions for Dr. Pierce]. This recommendation will be a legal and ethical protection for Dr. Pierce, and the hospital.
- Include a minimum of three references, in APA format, for this assignment.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
HC310 Unit 6 Assignment 2 – Ethics
HC310 Unit 6 Assignment 2 – Ethics
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
| 20.0 ptsLevel 5
Demonstrates the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevant contextual factors. |
18.0 ptsLevel 4
Demonstrates the ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem statement is adequately detailed. |
16.0 ptsLevel 3
Begins to demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, but problem statement is superficial. |
14.0 ptsLevel 2
Demonstrates a limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement or related contextual factors. |
12.0 ptsLevel 1
Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual factors but does not provide a defined statement. |
0.0 ptsLevel 0
There is no evidence of a defined statement. |
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20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis |
| 20.0 ptsLevel 5
Organizes and compares evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. |
18.0 ptsLevel 4
Organizes and interprets evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. |
16.0 ptsLevel 3
Organizes and describes evidence according to patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. |
14.0 ptsLevel 2
Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing patterns, differences, or similarities. |
12.0 ptsLevel 1
Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus. |
0.0 ptsLevel 0
Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus. |
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20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting |
| 5.0 ptsLevel 5
The paper exhibits an excellent command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. |
4.5 ptsLevel 4
The paper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics or spelling with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication. |
4.0 ptsLevel 3
The paper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication. |
3.5 ptsLevel 2
The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication. |
3.0 ptsLevel 1
The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning. |
0.0 ptsLevel 0
The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty in discerning the meaning. |
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5.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA |
| 5.0 ptsLevel 5
The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references. |
4.5 ptsLevel 4
The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. |
4.0 ptsLevel 3
The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. |
3.5 ptsLevel 2
The required APA elements are not all included and/or there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. |
3.0 ptsLevel 1
Several APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate a limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references. |
0.0 ptsLevel 0
There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references. |
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5.0 pts |
| Total Points: 50.0 |