Ethical Management

Ethics Masters Level Final Paper

The Final paper will be from the case study “Strained by Katrina, a Hospital Faced Deadly Choices”.  This exhaustive article from the New York Times serves as a compilation of ethical issues studied throughout the course.  The student will be required to identify the most significant ethical issues, management mistakes, and the key actions they would take to correct on a go forward basis (500 words not including references).

Please note that the following information applies since this course requires the use of Turnitin to submit your assignments.

· Turnitin will be used to review the papers that you submit in this course. The instructor of this class will use the reports that Turnitin generates as a basis for the thorough evaluation of the authenticity and originality of your work and the work of your classmates.

Article Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/magazine/30doctors.html?pagewanted=all

Grading Rubric:

	Excellent-100%-90%	Average-89%-80%	Poor-79%-0%
Identification and Analysis of Main Issues/Dilemma	Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the main issues/ dilemmas in the case study and provides an insightful analysis of all issues.	Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues/ dilemmas in the case study and provide throughout analysis of most of the issues.	Identifies and demonstrates acceptable understanding of some of the issues/dilemmas in the case study and presents a superficial or incomplete analysis of most some of the issues.
Establish an argument/position	The paper presents an argument, conclusion or new understanding that acknowledges and explain the consequences and implications in context	The paper presents an argument, conclusion, or new understanding that the paper justifies by explaining the links between evidence with claims.	The paper presents an argument, conclusion or understanding, but it is simplistic or inconsistent, and/or it provides unsupported or illogical links between the evidence and the claim(s).
Select and use evidence	The paper demonstrates a compelling argument  through effective interpretation and synthesis of the evidence and through describing its relevance and significance.	The paper supports its conclusion through the compilation of relevant and sufficient evidence.	Evidence is presented, but it is insufficient or sometimes inconsistent in supporting the paper’s conclusion or understanding.
Writing Mechanics	Demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; formatting is appropriate and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. (500 words)	Presents a clear presentation of ideas however the paper lacks organization and there are occasional grammar or spelling errors.  (Less than 500 words)	Writing is unfocused and poorly organized. Did not follow specific guidelines.  (Less than 400 words)

Examples of Ethical issues:

· Patient Safety, Risking quality care

· Failure to adhere to mission statement, ethical standards, and value statement, as well as their professional codes of ethical standards

· Truth telling, Patient’s right to know

· Discrimination, justice/ fairness

· Organizations management role and responsibility

· Any Legal implications?

· Impaired health professionals or disruptive behaviors

· Ethical responsibilities to employees

· Cultural competency, cultural issues

· Community values (does administration have responsibility to be aware of community values and how they may affect the organization and influence the outcome of managements actions?)

· Fear based actions

Case Study Considerations:

1. Ethical issues in case

2. What management mistakes are there

3. Who are the key stakeholders in the case?

4. What steps can be done to remedy mistakes

5. Is organizational culture a contributing factor?

Course TextB:

"The tracks we leave: Ethics & Management Dilemmas in Healthcare" 2nd edition by Frankie Perry (ISBN 9781567935783)