About COE
The COE serves 2 purposes. What is the 1st?
What is providing core values that guide occupational therapists toward ethical courses of action
Mnemonic for Core Values
What is... All Ethical Friends Just Do Things Prudently
Fairness, inclusive, impartial to all we interact with; Respect and adherence to all laws and standards
What is Justice
Standards of conduct mnemonic
What is... Be Not Afraid Jesus Volunteered Freely
Do no harm
What is nonmaleficence
The COE serves 2 purposes. What is the 2nd?
What is delineating ethical Principles and enforceable Standards of Conduct that apply to AOTA members
1. Altruism
2. Equality
3. Freedom
4. Justice
5. Dignity
6. Truth
Treating all clients respectfully and as an individual, regardless of their level of disability
What is Dignity
Standards of conduct (6)
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Autonomy
4. Justice
5. Veracity
6. Fidelity
Promote fairness and objectivity in all provisions of OT services
What is Justice
The code applies to
Putting others needs before their own
What is Altruism
Providing accurate information in oral, written, and electronic form
What is Truth
Demonstrating a concern for the well-being and safety of recipients of services
What is Beneficence
3 agencies oversee the OT profession
What is AOTA, State licensure boards, & NBCOT
What is Equality
Using clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgement, and reflection to make decisions
What is Prudence
Respect rights of individuals to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent
What is Autonomy
Responsible for enforcing CoE and determining ethical violations and consequences upon receiving ethical complaints
What is AOTA Ethics Commission
Values and desires of clients guiding interventions (personal choice)
What is Freedom
Providing truthful, comprehensive, accurate information when representing the OT profession
What is Veracity