An Evaluation of University Hospitals Code of Ethics

An Evaluation of University Hospitals Code of Ethics

The purpose of this paper is to discuss University Hospitals Case Medical Center’s Code of Ethics and how it affects, employees, manager, and the Board of the Directors and even patients. This hospital has very high rate of professional and ethical standards which have to be followed by everyone involved in the organization. This in part is why university Hospital is a unique institution providing the best of care not only to its patients, but to its employees at all levels as well.

Our world-renowned health care network is anchored by our flagship facility, University Hospitals Case Medical, this 1,032 registered bed academic medical center and tertiary-care hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best hospitals in medical and surgical specialties. It composes three centers of excellence: Ireland Cancer Center, MacDonald Women’s Hospital, and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital; and The Center for Clinical Research, the largest medical research center in Ohio (University Hospitals, 2009). The mission statement for University Hospitals Case Medical Center is To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

University Hospital has a relativistic ethical system. The people who work in this organization work in a complaint and ethical work environment. The company is committed in giving a great workplace atmosphere that is made of honest and open sources of communication, pride, camaraderie, professional ethics and integrity, fairness, and many opportunities to grow within the company.

Employees

University Hospital recognizes that the employees are the greatest asset to the company. UH code ofethics allows equal opportunity and a place of employment in which the employees are treated fairly

and with much respect. The company complies with all regulations, and rules that has to do with nondiscrimination. Most importantly, there will be no discrimination against any person due sexual orientation, age, race, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, and disabilities as mentioned in the Americans with Disability Act. This policy applies to pension, retirement, discharges, transfers, raises, and promotions. All employees are responsible for making sure they understand the policy, and that it at all times.

Management

Our manager’s responsibility is to ensure the team members in the organization have enough information and training to understand his or her duties under the Code. Manager must develop a work atmosphere that encourages the best standards of compliance, and ethics. A manager has to be a resource for the employees when things go wrong. An open- policy necessary because it encourages employees to brings their concerns and issues to the manger for help, while making sure no one reports