Health Care Ethics in Systems

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Health Care Ethics is the field of applied ethics concerning moral decision making in the practice of health care and the specific development of applicable guidance. Through an overview of ethical theory and principles, this course will consider the broad leadership and policy implications of ethical decision making. This Health Care Ethics in Systems course will intentionally analyze the design of integrated health care ethics for both clinical and research aims in organizations at the community, regional and global level. Health equity, as a core value, will be intentionally addressed at all levels with dynamic integration into outcomes for individuals and organizations. Moral agency as a basis for strategic and transformational leadership will be an ethical focus in both decision making and systems analysis. The course is designed with regard to the effect of nursing science on health care systems. 1. Demonstrate proficient fluency in the major traditions, concepts and methods of health care ethics. 2. Critique global, national and regional health policies using theoretical foundations and health equity as a core value. 3. Critically analyze organizational policies and system behaviors using recognized standards of excellence (method for consultation, preventive ethics to address ethics quality gaps, and ethical leadership). 4. Design an organizational or system culture (ethics environment) that promotes moral agency and moral integrity. 5. Analyze leadership strategies and decision-making for the incorporation of organizational ethics in averting or addressing conflicts, crises and challenges in health care.