Standards and Ethics Flashcards
OT Process, Management, Evaluation and Intervention (249 cards)
the individuals ability to place the needs of others before their own
altruism
the desire to promote fairness in interactions with others
equality
core concept that states that the desires of the client must OT intervention
freedom
relating in a fair and impartial manner to individuals with whom they interact and respect and adhere to the applicable laws and standards regarding their area of practice
justice
treating each client respectfully and as an individual by enabling the client “to engage in occupations that are meaningful, regardless of level of disability”
dignity
In all situations, OT, OTAs, and OT students must provide accurate information both in oral and written form
truth
use of clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgement, and reflection to make decisions within OTs area of practice
prudence
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety of the recipients of their services
beneficence
maintaining current knowledge by attending evidence-based educational sessions and using current and updated assessment tools are examples of what ethical principle
beneficence
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
nonmaleficence
transferring a client from WC to bed using due care and not practicing OT under the influence are examples of what ethical principle
nonmaleficence
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination
autonomy/confidentiality
respecting the clients refusal to participate in OT and complying with HIPPA are examples of what ethical principle
autonomy/confidentiality
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
social justice
promoting the health of members in a facility and treating clients fairly regardless of sex, age, or ethnicity are examples of what ethical principle
social justice
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall comply with institutional, local, state, federal, and international law and AOTA documents applicable to the profession
procedural justice
learning about laws and regulations and following reimbursement guidelines are examples of what ethical principle
procedural justice
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession
veracity
ensuring accurate and truthful documentation and avoiding plagiarism are examples of what ethical principle
veracity
ethical principle that states that OT personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity
fidelity
who has jurisdiction over the code of ethics for people who were or are AOTA members when the incident occured
ethics commission
sanction imposed by the ethics commission through a private letter
reprimand
sanction imposed by the ethics commission via a public, formal, notice of disapproval of the behavior
censure
sanction imposed by the ethics commission where as failure to meet certain terms will subject an AOTA member to suspension or permanent revocation
probation of membership subject to terms