Ethical Dilemma: Philip and Nancy join their state occupational therapy association's conference ...

1. Ethical Principles

1.1. Justice

1.2. Fidelity

2. Standards of Conduct

2.1. 7A

2.1.1. Treat all stakeholders professionally and equitably

2.2. 1H

2.2.1. Report potential or known unethical or illegal actions in practice, education, or research to appropriate authorities

2.3. 2M

2.3.1. Do not engage in actions or inactions that jeopardize the safety or well-being of others or team effectiveness

2.4. 5E

2.4.1. Take action to resolve incompetent, disruptive, unethical, illegal, or impaired practice in self or other

3. 2 Courses of Action

3.1. Do not return to the group

3.1.1. Positive: avoid confrontation and male-bashing comments

3.1.2. Negative: unable to contribute to the association or advocate for themselves

3.2. Confer with Reina as planned and speak to supervisor of the group

3.2.1. Positive: advocate for themselves and contribute to the group if comments are addressed

3.2.2. Negative: group could be unwelcoming if knowing they went to the supervisor

4. Stakeholders

4.1. Reina & their skilled nursing facility

4.2. Their state occupational therapy association

4.3. The solicited volunteers (if any)

5. Core Values

5.1. Dignity

5.2. Equality

6. Best Course of Action

6.1. Confer with Reina as planned and speak to the supervisor of the group