Describe codes of conduct as they relate to healthcare organizations.
What will be an ideal response?
A code of conduct refers to rules for behavior to which a group of people adhere. In the case of healthcare organizations, the groups are organizations of healthcare professionals. Codes of conduct are similar to formality of procedure, in that both spell out rules for behavior. However, formal procedures tend to be more rigid and are governed by strict rules. Codes of conduct are governed by a consensus of professionals.
Many healthcare organizations have specific written codes of conduct. However, codes of conduct are often similar for the same type of organization or organizational function. For example, the written code of conduct for one hospital is likely to be very similar to the code of conduct for another hospital. Similarly, the code of conduct for nurses will probably be very similar to the code of conduct for radiology technicians.
Codes of conduct frequently address numerous behaviors, but in healthcare organizations the core issues include communication, procedural behavior, social behavior, and sanitation.
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