Confidentiality
Sharing information without written consent violates this core ethical principle.
What is Confidentiality?
Having more than one type of dynamic with a peer is called this.
Dual Relationship
What does PHI stand for?
Personal Health Information
When unsure ethically, peers should consult this first.
Your Supervisor
What does it mean to be a mandated reporter?
Being a mandated reporter means that you must immediately report to the authorities should you learn about or suspect abuse or neglect. You are a Mandated reporter 24/7 365days a year.
A peer tells you they plan to harm someone. Confidentiality may be broken under this exception.
What is Duty to Warn / Imminent Risk?
Becoming a peer’s landlord while serving as their peer would be considered this type of boundary concern.
Exploitative Dual Relationship
When using a computer what should you have as a security measure?
dual password protection
You are supporting someone who askes you to keep a secret that involves plans to hard themselves. what do you do?
Prioritize safety and follow your agency policy and procedures.
who are you calling if you suspect abuse or neglect of a child? what about an adult?
DCYF for Children
DSHS for Adults
Talking about a peer in a public hallway violates this privacy law.
What is HIPAA?
Attending a community event where a peer is present requires this skill.
Boundary Management
If you are using your vehicle for community appointments, should you have paperwork or notes from another person's appointment out in the open?
no, everything should be locked behind something. for example a locked briefcase.
A Colleague asks you to share details about someone you are supporting because they are "Just Curious" how things are going.
Do not share any information with anyone who is not supporting the individual. IF they are also supporting that individual, you may share relevant information. you can also take it a step further and support your peer in updating their team on their progress.
Who are you calling to report Self neglect or suicidality?
988: While suicidality is not a mandatory reporting issue, as professionals we are expected to take action immediately to support safety.
A friend asks how someone in your program is doing. The ethical response is to do this.
What is Decline to Share Information?
also, your friends should not know who is in the program to begin with
If you discover you know a peer socially, the FIRST ethical step is this.
to go to your supervisor and disclose the social relationship.
should you review a chart for a peer that you are not assigned to
NO
Your opinion is not relevant HOWEVER you can support an informed choice without directing or undermining another professional recommendation. you can also support the peer in exploring options and advocacy opportunities.
What happens if you are caught not reporting something that should have been reported?
it will unfortunately lead to a gross misdemeanor. Remember that this is not to scare you!! it's just information.
is this ethical?
friending a peer on social media?
no, this is not ethical
A former peer asks you out six months after services ended. is this ethical?
is a peer's phone number considered PHI?
YES
you are noticing that you are becoming emotionally invested in one person's recovery. what do you do?
recognize the boundary shift and seek support from your supervisor. remember that we are here to plant seeds. We may see the seeds flourish, we may not.
What does duty to warm mean?
a threat against someone has been made and means have been verified. as peer specialist we have duty to alert the authorities on behalf of the potential victim(s)