Question

Using the ANA code of ethics and ethical provisions, discuss whether YOU believe that healthcare workers should or should not be MANDATED to receive the flu shot. (15 pts)

Answer 1

The code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and ethe ethical obligatons of the profession .In and effort t to provide easy access view only access not for ana members but all nurses and the public,

Ethically when a nurse works with patients it is generally by the nursing profession that those should get the flu vaccine. ;indeed the American nurses associations code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements clearly support this throught its many provisiion including provision 3 which states The nurse promotes advocate for and protect the right health and safety of patients, Not getting a flu shot can result serious risk to co-workers and to yourself.

There are some individuals including nurses who opt out of taking the flu shot. The refusal is most often based on religion reasons a medical reason or a philosiphical objection fo flu vaccine.

ANA coed of Ethics the nurse practice with coompassion and respect for the inherent dignity,worth mand unique attributes of every person. The nurse primery commitment is to the ptient whether an individual family and groups.

The 7 Ethical principples,

1.Beneficeence-Good healthh and welfare of the patient treat all ckient equally

2.Nonmaleficence-Intentionally action that cause harm

3.Autonomy and confidentiality- Freedom to to decide and right to refuce confidentiality for private information

4,Social justice-Provide services appropriate distribution promote activities and services to all patients.

5,Procedural justice-OT comply with the law and rules documentation

6.Vercity-Tell the truth ,qualification ,education,Education,training

7,Fidelity-Respect integrit profession, al relationship with others porofeseional'