Code of Ethics Revision

Vocabulary flashcards covering the ethical domains, guiding questions, and principles within the DAPAANZ code of ethics.

Three Domains of the DAPAANZ Code of Ethics

Manaaki (Care), Pono (Integrity), and Pūkenga ahurea (Skilfulness).

Interrelationship of DAPAANZ Ethical Domains

 requirements state that the three domains—Manaaki (Care), Pono (Integrity), and Pūkenga ahurea (Skilfulness)—interlink and overlap, meaning no part of the code stands alone.

Manaaki (Care)

Reflects the expectations that Dapaanz members work in mana enhancing and protecting ways that contribute to wellbeing by caring for or serving individuals, whanau, hapū, iwi, and community.

Key Guiding Question for Manaaki

How did the behaviour or practice of the dapaanz member impact on the mana of others?

Ethical Principles for Manaaki (Care)

1. Mana; 2. Mana motuhake and autonomy; 3. Do good/do no harm.

Pono (Integrity)

Reflects the expectation that the principles and values of the code are understood and evident in practice, focusing on personal and professional responsibilities and obligations to whanau accessing services, colleagues, organisations, dapaanz, the addiction sector and wider public.

Key Guiding Question for Pono

Did the dapaanz member do right for the right reason?

Ethical Principles for Pono (Integrity)

4. Honesty, integrity and trust; 5. Fairness; 6. Confidentiality and privacy; 7. Conflict of interest.

Pūkenga ahurea (Skilfulness)

Reflects the expectations of continuous quality improvement in our work and the belief that those who use our services deserve the best, focusing on role-related competence and the laws and regulations that all dapaanz members work under.

Key Guiding Question for Pūkenga ahurea

Is the dapaanz member applying their knowledge skilfully, working to the top of their scope and seeking continuous improvement?

Ethical Principles for Pūkenga ahurea (Skilfulness)

8. Responsibility for competence; 9. Collaboration; 10. Self and collegial care and accountability; 11. Laws, regulations, standards, codes and policies.

DAPAANZ Post-Relationship Timeframe

A timeframe of two years after termination of the professional relationship applied by Dapaanz as one factor in determining the appropriateness of a relationship.

Mana (Principle 1)

An ethical principle requiring a member to protect/enhance mana, respect cultural values and beliefs, demonstrate cultural safety, uphold principles of active protection for Māori, support Pasifika ways, and promote social inclusion.

Mana motuhake and autonomy (Principle 2)

An ethical principle upholding the rights of people to choose their own pathways to recovery/wellbeing, provide informed consent, work in partnership, and engage in shared decision-making.

Do good / do no harm (Principle 3)

An ethical principle requiring members to promote recovery and wellbeing, prioritize children and vulnerable individuals, fulfill duty of care to minimize harm and trauma, and act when care is endangered.