Ethical decision-making principles

Reflection Questions

  1. Recall a situation in your clinical experiences in which an ethical decision was being made. Be sure only to discuss the situation without use of names of organizations, facilities, or persons involved.

Which ethical decision-making principles came into play? (Cite Huston & Marquis textbook in your response).
Which provision(s) of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics influenced the decision that was made? (Cite the ANA in your response)

  1. After speaking with a staff member or nursing leaders in your clinical facility, describe a quality improvement initiative that is occurring (or had occurred).

What events occurred to prompt the initiative?
Which Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) domain is addressed through this project? (Cite the AHRQ in your response)

Sample Solution