Fpx 4050 The Role of the ANA Code of Ethics in Care Coordination and Continuum of Care
The ANA Code of Ethics serves as a foundational document in nursing, outlining the standards of ethical nursing practice. It’s particularly relevant in care management and coordination, guiding nurses in their professional conduct and decision-making processes. The Code’s principles, including the commitment to patient welfare, the obligation to promote health, and the necessity of collaborative practices, are integral to enhancing care coordination. They support the ethical practice of nursing by focusing on patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration (Karam et al., 2021).
Enhancing Care Coordination through Ethical Practice
Care coordination involves organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all participants in the healthcare process. It aims to deliver high-quality care and improve patient outcomes. The ANA Code of Ethics underscores this by emphasizing the nurse’s role in patient advocacy and collaboration with other healthcare providers. Ethical care coordination can help reduce healthcare costs, prevent hospital readmissions, and ensure the continuity of care, which is essential for long-term positive outcomes (Medina-Martínez et al., 2021).
Ethical Nursing Practice in LGBTQ+ Care: The Role of GLMA
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) aligns closely with the principles laid out in the ANA Code of Ethics, tailoring them to specifically address the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community. The GLMA advocates for a healthcare environment that adheres to the ethical principles of respect, fairness, and equality. This includes advocating for gender-affirming care, combating healthcare discrimination, and ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals receive comprehensive, respectful, and culturally competent care (Numminen et al., 2024).
Care Coordination and Management in LGBTQ+ Health
In the context of GLMA, care coordination involves creating an inclusive and affirming healthcare environment for LGBTQ+ patients. This encompasses training healthcare professionals in LGBTQ+ health issues, advocating for policies that enhance access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals, and collaborating with other organizations and healthcare providers to ensure a continuum of care that respects and understands the unique needs of LGBTQ+ patients (Hughes et al., 2022).
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Evidence-Based Conclusions: Impact of Ethical Standards on LGBTQ+ Health Outcomes
Research and evidence suggest that adherence to ethical standards like those advocated by GLMA can lead to improved health outcomes in the LGBTQ+ community. For instance, healthcare environments that provide gender-affirming care and respect patient identity have been linked to decreased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among transgender patients. Similarly, training healthcare providers in LGBTQ+ cultural competency is associated with increased healthcare utilization and patient satisfaction among LGBTQ+ individuals (Khatri et al., 2023).
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Policy Influence on Access to Care
GLMA’s advocacy for inclusive healthcare policies directly impacts the accessibility and quality of care for the LGBTQ+ community. Policies that support gender-affirming care, for example, align with ethical standards of non-discrimination and respect for patient autonomy. In contrast, policies that restrict such care can lead to increased mental health issues and a higher burden of disease within the LGBTQ+ community. GLMA’s stance and advocacy in these areas highlight the vital role of ethical standards in shaping healthcare policies that affect LGBTQ+ individuals. The ethical implications of these policy provisions are significant. They directly impact the health and well-being of individuals, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community, and pose challenging dilemmas for healthcare providers striving to offer ethical, patient-centered care. Advocacy for inclusive, equitable policies is essential to ensure that healthcare ethics and patient needs are at the forefront of healthcare provision and policy-making (McKeown, 2023).