How to be an Ethical Respiratory Therapist? 🏥

How to be an Ethical Respiratory Therapist? Watch this video to find out! We break down the top 10 ways to do so, as outlined by the AARC.
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According to the AARC, there are several practices that respiratory therapists can adhere to in order to ensure that they are acting ethically and lawfully while on the job.

🟦AARC: https://c.aarc.org/resources/position_statements/ethics_detailed.html

➡️ 1. Be Objective, Trustworthy, and Reflect Integrity
Be honest. That’s what it all boils down to. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles in everything you do.

➡️ 2. Never Stop Learning
This is required, so you might as well embrace it. Life-long education is important in all aspects of life. We should always strive to gain knowledge and learn new skills in the field of respiratory care.

➡️ 3. Provide Care within Your Scope of Practice
What this basically means is that you should stay in your lane. You wouldn’t want a nurse to stick an ABG for you, so you shouldn’t be trying to start an IV for them.

➡️ 4. Protect the Personal Rights of the Patient
This goes without saying, but always keep your patient’s information private. This means that you should never share any patient information without their consent unless it’s required by law.

➡️ 5. Don’t Discriminate
You should treat all patients equally and provide high-quality care, no matter their background. Here’s a simple rule of thumb: Treat each patient as if they were one of your family members.

➡️ 6. Promote Disease Prevention and Wellness
You must do your part in disease prevention, and it’s really not that hard. Wash your hands before and after each patient interaction. Scrub in, and scrub out whenever necessary. Wear a mask, gown, and other PPE when it’s required.

➡️ 7. Participate in No Illegal or Unethical Acts
Don’t do illegal things at work. Got it?
Don’t steal from your employer. Don’t give yourself a breathing treatment while at work. Don’t show up to work under the influence. Use common sense, people.

➡️ 8. Comply with State and Federal Laws
We all must abide by the same federal laws in order to maintain the credentials that give us the right to practice respiratory care. However, some states may have laws that vary slightly from others.

➡️ 9. Avoid Conduct that Creates a Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest arises when a person has a personal interest that could influence their professional judgment. For example, a respiratory therapist might have a financial interest in a company that manufactures respiratory equipment.

➡️ 10. Promote Stewardship of Resources
One way to promote stewardship of resources is to use equipment and supplies in a responsible manner. For example, you should use materials in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes the benefits for your patients.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Be Objective, Trustworthy, and Reflect Integrity
1:18 - Never Stop Learning
1:51 - Provide Care within Your Scope of Practice
2:18 - Protect the Personal Rights of the Patient
2:41 - Don’t Discriminate
3:05 - Promote Disease Prevention and Wellness
3:34 - Participate in No Illegal or Unethical Acts
4:17 - Comply with State and Federal Laws
4:47 - Avoid Conduct that Creates a Conflict of Interest
5:25 - Promote Stewardship of Resources

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