Ethics Of The Medical Waste Management

However, there is no illegality here since this action ties in with the regulations of the company. Although we are unable to conclude on any evidence, the professional skepticism level should rise.

The general principals for environmental cleaning are to ensure the hospital environment is as clean as possible to reduce the risk of infection, and that all precautions are taken in accordance to legislation and Healthcare policy’s and guidelines. “To prevent the transfer of micro-organisms which may cause infection, and to prevent the transfer of foreign protein which may cause adverse reaction and pose the risk of spreading diseases e.g. vCJD. “

One of the main ethical issues that faces health care is the security of patient information. This information is protected by laws and regulations such as HIPPA, but there are still concerns Scott, et al, 2005). Among those concerns is the new concept of electronic patient records and information. These records are designed to help hospitals and doctors get patient information more quickly, so that patients can receive treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately, anything kept and transmitted on a computer has the potential to be hacked, so that is a serious concern for patients. Not all patients want their medical records to be available electronically, but they may not have too many options (Romano & Stafford, 2010). Opting out may not be an option for them, and if they do have that option it could reduce the speed and quality of treatment that these patients would receive. Do they want to risk that, just so they can feel as though their medical information is better protected?

Hospital waste is one of the world’s growing problems. Hospitals on average produce 29 pounds of waste per staffed bed in just one day (2016). One of the reasons for medical waste is that a large amount disposable products used for sanitary reasons such as drapes, basins, and sponges (Conrardy J et al, 2009). However, new methods using reusable products in operating rooms have provided a means to decrease the regulated medical waste generated by an average of 65% (Conrardy J et al, 2009). Even if the hospital bureaucracy is unconcerned with the environment. These changes reduce the cost of waste disposal (Conrardy J et al, 2009). On the social side of progress, nonprofits like Practice Greenhealth provide sources for environmental solutions for the health care sector. At the hospital’s request, they can send information packets to help inform hospital staff on more environmental purchases such as the “Less Waste member-only toolkit”

How could you effect immediate change to decrease this identified waste practice in health care?

The major weakness is in the execution of the objectives of Allied Medical Waste Tracking. The disposal means have not been approved by written standards of operating procedures. In addition, there is no regulation whatsoever on the disposal practice. This means that there is no sure way of knowing that the waste’s effects have been neutralized.

Identify and explain two ethical issues/dilemmas in healthcare as identified and discussed in the scholarly literature (ProQuest, EBSCO,

The community clinic has been a great experience to test our abilities and skills for the future as doctors of physical therapy. This opportunity helps students to get to know the strengths and weaknesses in real situations with patients. The community clinic is truly helpful and gives us, students, the chance of experiencing what our future jobs as physical therapy doctors will be like. The combination of practice, observation and feedback from classmates, professors and third year mentors gives a considerable amount of useful knowledge.

The purpose of this memo is to respond to your request for the facts of the case regarding the alleged sexual harassment of Virginia Pollard and the potential liability that Teddy’s possibly

[In 2010, Mayo Clinic expanded efforts to conserve energy, build more sustainable buildings and strengthen environmentally responsible purchasing and waste management programs] ("Mayo Clinic 2010 Annual Report", 2010). [Mayo Clinic recycled approximately 30 percent of its non-regulated waste in 2010] ("Mayo Clinic 2010 Annual Report", 2010). [Some of the "trash" proved to be treasure for schools throughout the Phoenix area, as Mayo employees in Arizona contributed no-longer-needed office supplies, such as pens, tape dispensers, files, markers and art supplies, to local schools] ("Mayo Clinic 2010 Annual Report", 2010).

Ethical theory will be outlined in relation to the example case with discussion on how the case poses an ethical dilemma in the workplace. Additionally ethical theory will be considered in light of the case with

     It was not clear whether the orders that Wendy passed to her senior staff members will

Everyday, healthcare professionals are faced with ethical dilemmas in their workplace. These ethical dilemmas need to be addressed in order to provide the best care for the patient. Healthcare professionals have to weigh their own personal beliefs, professional beliefs, ethical understandings, and several other factors to decide what the best care for their patient might be. This is illustrated in Mrs. Smith’s case. Mrs. Smith is an 85 year old who has suffered from a large stroke that extends to both of her brains hemispheres which has left her unconscious. She only has some brain stem reflexes and requires a ventilator for support. She is unable to communicate how she wishes to proceed with her healthcare. Mrs. Smith’s children, Sara and Frank have different views regarding their mother’s plan of care. The decision that needs to be made is whether to prolong Mrs. Smith’s life, as Sara would like to do, or stop all treatments and care, as Frank feels his mother would want. In the healthcare field, there are situations similar to this case that happen daily where moral and ethical judgment is necessary to guide the decision that would be best for the patient. The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss, compare and contrast the personal and professional values, ethical principles, and legal issues regarding Mrs. Smith’s quality of life and further plan of care.

First of all, setting separate meetings with the female worker and Darger will put things is perspective. Hennings can recall the dismissal of the former and explain the reasons for doing so (please see advantages of alternatives). If done right, the female worker can be an invaluable ally in the coming campaign.

For starters there are no well-drawn management plans within the firm. A leading example is the fact that Chinh and Anh have no well spelt out roles within the firm. It is apparent by the fact that the two have in fact just assumed roles in accordance to what over time become their roles and interests within the organisation. This leads to lapsing of duties and lack of clear guidelines as to the course of action in case of any eventuality as is the case here. Any developments within the business have become unmonitored and where there is failure, there is no one mandated to take up responsibility to detect and act accordingly.