La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXIX-513

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LXIX-513 - Strand 5.0: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities

A. Standard 5.1-Health occupations students will understand their legal responsibilities, limitations, accepted ethical practices, and the implications of their actions within the health care environment.

Benchmarks *Denotes benchmarks that encourage critical thinking.	Academic Cross-References	Louisiana Foundation Skills
1. Understand malpractice, negligence, and other liability issues. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the Patient's Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics.* 3. Contrast "Scope of Practice" for specific careers. 4. Recognize the significance of patients', residents', and clients' confidentiality.*	ELA 11, 3, 4, 5 32 41, 4, 6 52, 3 Science LSD3, F3, F4 SEA10 Social Studies CA-5 D1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

B. Standard 5.2-Health occupations students will perform their duties according to regulations, policies, laws, ethical codes, and legislated rights of patients, residents, and clients.

Benchmarks *Denotes benchmarks that encourage critical thinking.	Academic Cross-References	Louisiana Foundation Skills
1. Operate within the scope of practice.* 2. Comply with legal requirements for documentation. 3. Report any activity that adversely affects the health, safety, or welfare of clients or fellow workers. 4. Recognize and respect the patient's rights associated with religious and cultural differences. 5. Promote justice and equal treatment for all persons. 6. Maintain patient confidentiality.	ELA 13 21, 2, 4 31, 2, 3 71, 2, 4 Science LSG1, G2, G4, G5 SEA10, A11, C2, C3, C4, C5 Social Studies CA-4, 5 D1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXIX-513

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 29:2670 (December 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.