Faith Community Hospital

Case Study # 115101

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Ethics

Evaluates resources and ethical implications affected by decision implementation in the case study of Faith Community Hospital.

2,070 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper relates that, in this case study about the Faith Community Hospital, several distinct and notable problems are presented, which challenge the organization's ability to deliver top-level patient care. The paper then identifies these problems, such as an ambiguous mission statement, inconsistent procedures, ethical misconceptions and discrepancies in monitoring financial obligations. For the Faith Community Hospital to provide better patient care and practices, the paper recommends methods of resolving these problems by devising a concise mission statement,
regulating ethical practices and requiring the Board of Directors to monitor finances and procedural control.

Table of Contents:
Identifying and Understanding the Problems
Client and Staff Misconceptions from an Ambiguous Mission Statement
False or Misleading Values
Inconsistent Procedures and Policies
Addressing Ethical Misconceptions
Discussing Discrepancies in Monitoring Control and Financial Obligations
Problem Resolutions
Devising a Clear and Concise Mission Statement
Consistently Govern and Regulate Ethical Practices
The Board of Directors Must Monitor Finances and Procedural Control

From the Paper:

"The Board of Directors must take charge and deal with the control and financial issues by delegating authority and holding supervisors accountable. By controlling staff and developing procedures, this problem will become partially solved. However, the hospital's upper level management must devise a well-defined plan for monitoring and controlling procedures as well as to establish and lead the hospital towards future growth and prosperity."

Sample of Sources Used:

Chervenak, F. A., & McCullough, L. B. (2002, Jan). Professionalism and justice: ethical management guidelines for leaders of acedemic medical centers. Acedemic Medicine, 77, No. 1. Retrieved Jan 15, 2006, from http://www.atgci.org/resources/ documents/professionalism%20and%20justice_ethical%20management%20guidlines%20for%20leaders%20of%20academic%20medical%20centers.pdf.
The American Nurses Association, Inc, (2005). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements. Retrieved Jan. 13, 2006, from ANA the Center for Ethics and Human Rights Web site: http://nursing world.org/ethics/code/protected_ wcoe303.htm.
University Library Electronic Reserve Readings (ERR) (2003). Retrieved from University Of Phoenix Library.
Woodfuff, P. (1994). Governmental ethics and organizational culture. T. L. Cooper ed. handbook of administrative ethics. New York: Marcel Dekker.