Professional, Legal and Ethical Healthcare Practice
Apply legal and ethical principles and professional code of conduct to uphold the integrity and reputation of the organisation and the profession
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Ethics and Professionalism
Levels
Apply organisational code of conduct in the delivery of services to clients and patients
Adhere to the organisation’s code of conduct in daily work
Accept responsibility for own behaviour
Recognise and report issues and misconducts
Adhere to the Personal Data Protection Act strictly
Uphold professional, legal and ethical conduct and inclusive work practices
Practice within professional boundaries, or in accordance to expected competencies of professional certification
Apply decision-making process to resolve ethical dilemmas
Uphold the organisational, professional, legal and ethical policies and procedures to professional activities,
Advocate for the needs of patients and clients, ensuring their safety, security and well-being and inclusiveness
Implement plans of care within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks of professional practice
Apply ethical decision-making models and strategies
Utilise ethical decision- making models to resolve ethical dilemma in clinical areas
Monitor compliance to professional, ethical practices, legal and regulatory requirements of professional practice
Maintain relevancy and currency of organisation legal and ethical operational procedures to ensure provision of safe and evidence-based care to patients
Ensure adherance to professional, legal and ethical requirements.
Establish procedures to identify and address ethical problems
Develop and implement procedures to maintain confidentiality of documentations and patient or client records
Review professional and ethical conduct and practices of healthcare professionals
Evaluate compliance requirements
Disseminate changes and updates in ethical- legal requirements, professional code of conduct and standards of practice
Maintain an environment conducive to providing ethical care
Facilitate resolution of ethical conflicts for complex care situation
Drive professional, legal and ethical accountability across organisations
Evaluate organisational governance, compliance, and risk management policies and procedures in relation to professional practice
Assess changes in legislation and regulations, and benchmark ethical practices in the local and international contexts
Design new ethical frameworks, formulating change structures and procedures
Determine ethical and legal implications on professional practices in policy review initiatives with relevant government and healthcare networks
Establish and monitor quality assurance procedures to ensure governance and ethical accountability
Identify changes in ethical practices, professional guidelines, legislation, regulations and reporting requirements with reference to government initiatives for incorporations
Foster interdisciplinary team collaborations to address ethical concerns, risks or considerations, benefits and outcomes of patient care