AOTA code of ethics

What is the seven long-standing core values in OT?

1. Altruism

2. Equality

3. Freedom

4. Justice

5. Dignity

6. Truth

7. Prudence

Altruism

unselfish concern for well-being for others

(selflessness)

Equality

all persons have the same equal human rights and deserve the same opportunity

(treat other equally)

Freedom

A persons right to make their own choices
(respect other’s choices)

justice

Providing OT services for all those who need it, and respecting the rights of others

(respects rights and those in need)

Dignity

valuing and respecting the worthiness of each person's uniqueness

(valuing the worthiness of others)

Truth

being honest

Prudence

making wise decisions with careful judgment

(making wise decisions)

Beneficence

• demonstrate concern for the well being and safety of others

• taking action to benefit others

nonmaleficence

refrain from taking action that will cause harm

autonomy

respecting the right of the individuals’ own views, own opinions and own choices

veracity

OT provides understandable, objective, and accurate info

fidelity

keeping one’s word once it is made; loyalty

What form and where must an OT submit a complaint to?

formal statement of complaint form to the ethics office

How long does the ethics commission take to review a complaint and what do they determine in this time frame?

• 60 days

• further discussion or investigation if needed -or- dismissing the complaint

What 2 actions can the ethics commission take toward the initial complaint?

• nondisciplinary actions or disciplinary actions

What are two examples of non-disciplinary actions and disciplinary actions?

Non-disciplinary.actions (goal is to educate)

• Educative letters

• Advisory Opinions (public announcement

Disciplinary actions

• Suspension

• Probation(criminal sentence)

How long does the respondent have to respond after the EC (ethical commission) made a decision (based off the complaint) for the respondent? What 3 responses can the respondent give back to the EC?

• has 3 days to respond

3 actions (for the respondent)

• accept decision

• request a reduction in penalty

• request an (appeal) plead for an hearing

What 3 things can happens if the appeal panel chooses to listen to the respondent’s appeal toward their decision?

the appeal panel can:

• accept, modify,or take away ethic commission’s original decision