SPRINT Ethics
Commitment to others good and fairness can be associated with this principle
What is Justice?
What should you do if a client offers you money or a gift?
What is not accept any gifts or money from a client, as it goes against SPRINT Senior Care’s policy
Acting with honesty and strong moral principles, even when no one is watching.
What is Integrity
True or False, it's okay to share tenant information with police without consent if someone's safety is at risk.
What is true
The legal, ethical and moral obligation to ensure the safety and well being of others.
What is: The definition of "Duty of Care"
Right and Wrong can be associated with this principle
What is morality?
A family member or client asks you to witness and sign a document. What should you do?
What is explain to the client that SPRINT Senior Care has a strict policy of prohibiting staff from witnessing or signing client documents
Valuing others, listening to them, and treating them with dignity.
What is Respect
True or False, leaving paperwork with client information in your car or at home is acceptable if you plan to return it the next day
What is false
Broken stairs, burned out light bulbs, exposed wires, tripping hazards at SPRINT locations would be classified as?
What is workplace / public safety?
Character and righteousness can be associated with this principle
What is integrity?
A client asks for your personal phone number so they can contact you outside of work. What do you do?
What is if you need to reach me, please call through the office
Being obligated to act in the best interests of others and fulfill duties.
What is Responsibility
A PSW shares a client's health update with another client in the elevator
What is a breach of confidentiality
Clients have walkers that are in rough shape, loose shoelaces, broken canes, medications left behind.
What is health and safety?
A choice has to be made between different courses of action however, none of them feels like the right one. This situation can be referred as...
What is an ethical dilemma?
What if a client asked you to drive them to the bank, in your car. What should you do?
What is politely decline and explain that it’s against SPRINT Senior Care’s policy to drive anyone in our car
Being truthful and straightforward, not deceiving or misrepresenting facts.
What is Honesty
A PSW takes a picture of a client during a birthday celebration and posts it on social media without consent.
What is breach of privacy
Helping a client put on their coat and hat, reuniting a client with their lost medication, cane, or wallet. Cleaning up a large spill on the floor, reporting hazardous working conditions. Reporting suspected elder abuse or neglect appropriately.
What are examples of duty of care
What is an ethical decision-making guide?
A client falls in their room, but they ask you not to tell their family as they don’t want to worry them. What should you do?
What is speak to the client about the importance of keeping their family up to date with all concerns, including falls. Report the incident to your supervisor right away
Generosity and willingness to help those in need.
What is Charity
This legislation governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information in Ontario
What is PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)
Counseling services and stress management programs provided to employees.
What is mental health supports