Code of Ethics (Until Section 9)

The Code of Good Governance for the Professions in the Philippines

Basis of the code of Ethics for Registered Nurses

October 23, 2003

Iloilo City

When and Where was the New Code of Ethics decided to be adopted?

Section 1

What section is this?

• Health for all

• Health promotion and disease prevention

• Assistance towards a peaceful death if the aforementioned are not possible

Health

Section 1: This is a fundamental right of every individual

Preserve health at all cost

Section 1: What is the primary responsibility of a Filipino Registered Nurse?

Section 2

What section is this?

To assume this responsibility, RNs have to gain knowledge and understanding of man’s cultural, social, spiritual, physiological, psychological, and ecological aspects of illness, utilizing the therapeutic process

Cultural diversity

Political and Socio-economic Status

Section 2: ___________ and ______________ are inherent factors to effective nursing care

Section 3

What section is this?

The desire for the respect and confidence of clientele, colleagues, co-workers, and the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct

Section 4 (Ethical Principles)

What section is this?

1. Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs held by individuals shall be respected

2. Individual freedom to make rational and unconstrained decisions shall be respected

3. Personal information acquired in the process of giving nursing care shall be held in strict confidence

Section 5

What section is this?

Guidelines to be observed. The RN must:

• Consider the individuality and totality of patients when they administer care

• Respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet and treatment

• Uphold the rights of individuals

• Take into consideration the culture and values of patients in providing nursing care.

TRUE (See section 5)

TRUE or FALSE: In the event of conflicts, patients’ welfare and safety must take precedence over culture and values

Section 6

What section is this?

• Human life is inviolable

Quality and Excellence in the Care of the Patience

Section 6: What are the goals of nursing practice?

Accurate documentation

(of actions and outcomes of delivered care)

Section 6: What is the hallmark of nursing accountability?

Section 7

What section is this?

Guidelines to be observed: REGISTERED Nurse must

a. know the definition and scope of nursing practice which are in the provisions of R.A. No. 9173, known as the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002”, (the IRR).

b. be aware of their duties and responsibilities in the practice of their profession as defined in the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and the IRR.

c. acquire and develop the necessary competence in knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively render appropriate nursing services through varied learning situations.

d. if they are administrators, be responsible in providing favorable environment for the growth and developments of Registered Nurses in their charge.

e. be cognizant that professional programs for specialty certification by the BON are accredited through the Nursing Specialty Certification Council (NSCC).

f. see to it that quality nursing care and practice meet the optimum standard of safe nursing practice.

g. insure that modification of practice shall consider the principles of safe nursing practice.

h. if in position of authority in a work environment, be normally and legally responsible for devising a system of minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice.

i. ensure that patients’ records shall be available only if they are to be issued to those who are professionally and directly involved in their care and when they are required by law.

The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

Section 7: What is RA 9173?

Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (The IRR)

Section 7: What is Board Res. No. 425 Series of 2003?

Providing favorable environment for the growth and development of RNs in their charge

Section 7: If they are administrators, what are they responsible for?

National Specialty Certification Council (NSSC) 

Section 7: What council accredits professional programs for specialty certification by the BON?

The are normally and legally responsible for devising a system of minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice

Section 7: If they in position of authority in a work environment, what are they responsible for?

TRUE

Section 7: TRUE or FALSE

An RN must ensure that patient’s records shall be available only if they are to be issued to those who are professionally and directly involved in their care and when they are required by law

Section 8

What section is this?

Registered Nurses are the advocates of the patients: they shall take appropriate steps to safeguard their rights and privileges

Patient’s Bill of Rights

Section 8

What list (?) should they respect in the delivery of nursing care?

Patients or their families except those which may be deemed harmful to their well-being

Section 8: Who should the patients provide with all the patient’s pertinent information?

Section 8

What section is this?

RNs must uphold the patients’ rights when conflict arises regarding management of their care

a. Professional
b. Ethical
c. Moral
d. Legal

Section 9: Registered Nurses are aware that their actions have ____(a)____, ____(b)____, ____(c)____, and ____(d)____ dimensions.