Rocky Mountain Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification RMTTSCProgram Module

Rocky Mountain Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification (RMTTS-C)Program

Module 10: Ethical Practice & Professional Development

Module 10: Ethical Practice & Professional Development Objectives § Identify ethical practices in tobacco treatment § Review guiding principles for ethical practice § Explore ways to maintain professional standards of practice, including informed consent and confidentiality, cultural competence and professional boundaries © 2016 BHWP

Ethical Practices in Tobacco Treatment

Code of Ethics Personal ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s behavior A professional code of ethics is a set of guidelines created by a professional organization to guide the behavior of its members based on the profession’s values and ethical standards © 2016 BHWP

Codes of Ethics American Nurses Association § http: //www. nursingworld. org/codeofethics American Association for Respiratory Care § http: //www. aarc. org/resources/position_stateme nts/ethics. html National Association of Social Workers § http: //www. socialworkers. org/pubs/code/default. asp American Dental Hygienists’ Association § http: //www. adha. org/bylaws-ethics © 2016 BHWP

TTS Code of Ethics A Tobacco Treatment Specialist will strive to maintain the highest level of professional competence and professional and personal conduct and will: § Respect the privacy, dignity and culture of all individuals and ensure fair and equitable treatment of all individuals; § Provide people with all relevant and accurate information and resources so they make their choices freely and intelligently; § Observe principles of informed consent and confidentiality of individuals © 2016 BHWP

TTS Code of Ethics § Be truthful in dealings with the public, never misrepresenting or exaggerating potential benefits or services; § Avoid activities which may be or may be perceived to be a conflict of interest or unethical in nature; § Maintain the highest level of competence through continued study and training; § Accurately represent capabilities, education, training and experience, and act within the boundaries of professional competence, recognizing one’s limitations and seeking help or providing appropriate referrals when confronted with issues of mental illness or psychosocial problems that the TTS may not be trained to handle. © 2016 BHWP

Guiding Principles ① Respect for others ② Confidentiality ③ Professional standards & competence © 2016 BHWP

Respect for Others Embrace Diversity Demonstrate Curiosity Respect Value Difference Model Kindness and Dignity © 2016 BHWP

Professional Standards Confidentiality

Confidentiality § Confidentiality is essential in your work as a TTS § A person’s health information can only be shared with other members of the healthcare team within a particular system § Follow regulations set forth by the treatment setting ‒ Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) © 2016 BHWP

Confidentiality Tips to maintain confidentiality: ① Avoid sharing any identifying information ② Obtain a release of information to consult with healthcare providers or others outside of your healthcare system ③ Seek supervision or consultation with colleagues © 2016 BHWP

Professional Standards There are many ways in which TTSs maintain professional standards, including: § Completion of all licensure and certification requirements § Staying current on newly published data and research § Share tobacco & tobacco treatment information with colleagues § Seek out opportunities for professional growth and development © 2016 BHWP

Professional Standards Cultural Competence

Cultural Competence Definition of culture: Culture refers the beliefs, customs, art, etc. , of a particular society, group, place or time § Broader than an individual’s race, ethnicity, or familial background Cultural competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes and policies within an individual or system that support effective cross-cultural interactions © 2016 BHWP

Cultural Competence Becoming a culturally competent practitioner § Be aware of your culture and worldview § Examine your beliefs, values, biases and privilege § Approach others’ cultural experience with genuine interest and curiosity § Gain knowledge about beliefs and practices in other cultures § Acknowledge cultural differences § Develop communication skills to interact with sensitivity § Modify treatment to meet cultural needs © 2016 BHWP

Cultural Competence Group Activity

ADDRESSING Model © 2016 BHWP

Cultural Self. Assessment Activity © 2016 BHWP

Cultural Competence Resources National Center for Cultural Competence § www. nccc. georgetown. edu Health Resources and Systems Administration (HRSA) § http: //www. hrsa. gov/culturalcompetence/index. html § Effective Communication Tools for Healthcare Professionals (online training) © 2016 BHWP

Professional Standards Boundaries

Boundaries Personally defined limits that guide interactions with others © 2016 BHWP

Boundaries Material Protect Resources Physical Personal Space Emotional Beliefs Feelings © 2016 BHWP

Boundary Violations Ask yourself: ü Have I experienced any uneasy, uncomfortable feelings or thoughts? ü Could my actions be misunderstood? ü Would I tell others about my actions? ü How would I feel if someone overheard me? © 2016 BHWP

Addressing Boundary Violations q Consult your supervisor q Take corrective action q Document your interaction Remember, it is the TTS’s responsibility to maintain healthy boundaries © 2016 BHWP

Supervision ① Task-Oriented § Administrative § Practical information and tools § Job performance feedback ② Process-Oriented § Supportive § Explore personal reactions to work § Professional development © 2016 BHWP

Ethical Practice & Professional Development Discussion – Daniel