Ethical
Considerations
Considerations
It's nice to work at a hospital that provides great care, except when my co-workers find out I need help as a patient and they can look me up on the electronic health record system.
Privacy / Confidentiality
This healthcare professional advocates for my wellbeing through specialist referrals and providing documentation to my workplace communicating a leave of absence.
Family Physician
This CHN standard is exercised when I inform my supervisor that I will be taking a medical leave of absence.
Professional Responsibility and Accountability
I seek to overcome difficult times through reflective practice exercises.
Coping Strategies
Define what leadership means for nurses.
Registered nurses are leaders who influence and inspire others to achieve optimal health outcomes for all.
Ex. Quality improvement
Ex. Enhance the quality of an organization's culture
This principle allows me to make choices based on my beliefs and the healthcare staff respects my decision.
Autonomy
This healthcare provider specializes in 1:1 psychological therapy for employees within the hospital organization.
Counsellor
This CHN standard exemplifies a collaborative holistic assessment of my health status and applies intervention strategies based to promote self-management that enhances my quality of life.
Health Promotion
I was encouraged to join a collaborative community each week that has helped me connect regularly with others and build quality relationships.
Social Interaction / Social Support
Strategies to support fellow staff members?
- Check-in with your co-workers
- Making an effort to be aware of staff concerns and needs
- Providing acknowledgement and recognition of staff work and efforts
I consulted with a physician and this principle promote treatment options that do good and prevent future harm.
Beneficence
Which leader can I communicate with if I am struggling at work?
Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Team Leader
While seeking help at the same institution I work at, this CHN standard instills professional boundaries in the therapeutic relationships that are made.
Professional Relationships
I have found a new passion for cooking some of my favourite foods during this time away. Who knew vegetables would find their way into my stomach?
Healthy Eating
Initiatives to promote physical health and wellbeing for staff
Taking the stairs to your unit in the morning
Biking to work (if possible)
1-Month Wellness Challenge
The physician suggested I begin taking SSRI medication. So I asked about common side effects, and this term reflects the value of truthfulness that a care provider communicates about potential side effects I may experience.
Veracity
This clinician helps me overcome challenges that negatively impact my mental well-being by connecting me to community resources during discharge planning.
Social Worker
This CHN standard demonstrates equitable access to resources within the system and the community to improve my health status.
Health Equity
While it is not warm enough to bike yet, I have started yoga sessions at home which has shown immediate signs of stress relief.
Physical Activity
Organizations to connect with for resources
Connect with CNO, RNAO, CAMH for helpful resources with contact information
I want to live a normal life, but upon admission, I am provided with a treatment option that causes more harm than good. This principle suggests that this harmful treatment option should not be considered.
Non-maleficence
This healthcare professional consistently advocates for me, provides care specific to my needs, and administers medication.
Registered Nurse
During a difficult time, I am able to acquire resources to improve my own well-being during unforeseen circumstances.
Capacity Building
Even though I live alone, I have created a wall of pictures in my home to remind me of the special moments over the years and the many to come in the future.
A Safe Environment
Identify organizational strategies and occupational health policies for mental health.
- Readily available and accessible mental health supports
- Normalize funding for mental health supports
- Stigma reduction strategies into mental health programs (public campaigns)