Compliance and Ethics: A Critical Interdependence: Author Ms. New favored the chapter “Compliance and Ethics: A Critical Interdependence” thought provoking and open opportunity for learning. Before reading this chapter, Ms. New was under the assumption that ethics and compliance behavior and beliefs were the same. Contrarily, the term “compliant” and “ethical” are two unique concepts. Ms. New shall explain, according to Nelson and Hofmann, compliant behavior means “you, your organization, and your employees obey the myriad laws, rules, and regulations you must follow to operate your business on a state and nationwide level” (108). Ethical behavior …show more content…
compliance: Do we need to talk about both? Ms. Watson shares the same vantage point; she substantiates “The best programs will recognize the difference between ethics and compliance to drive both as integral components of company culture and successful performance. In the end, businesses that follow the law and prioritize ethics have a competitive advantage” (Watson). In studying the text, Ms. New finds favors the majority of the topics. However, the following items cover areas that Ms. New does not fully agree.
Evaluating Claims of Conscience The topic “Evaluating Claims of Conscience” entails providers opting out of certain treatments because it goes against their beliefs. Evaluating claims of conscience can be challenging because the clauses vary from state to state. Thus there are several factors to consider. Who is eligible to use the conscience clause? What procedures are covered by the conscience …show more content…
New did not agree related to bioterrorism is the topic “Responding to attack with available resources”. What frightened Ms. New was the vaccination selection process. An enormous ethical dilemma lay upon those vaccinating the public; should those in help professions receive the vaccination first. According to Nelson and Hofmann, the determination shall base upon “whether the individuals are in a position to render a public service safeguarding the health of the community” (87). In essence, the healthcare workers and staff take priority over the general public. Then after the healthcare workers have receive treatment, the rest of the population will be determined. Again Nelson and Hoffman convey ‘those with greater responsibility of the public good would likely be assured of treatment or protection first”