National Center for Ethics in Health Care
IntegratedEthics Resources
IE OverviewIntegratedEthics® (IE) is a comprehensive approach to managing ethics in health care organizations. It represents a radical departure from the traditional ethics committee model. The goal of IE is the continuous improvement of ethics quality. General IE Information
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Program ManagementThe IntegratedEthics® model includes a variety of structures and processes to support effective program management. The IE Council serves as the leadership body to provide oversight for the program. The IE Council is chaired by a senior leader of the facility The IE Program Officer (IEPO) directs the day-to-day operations of the program and acts as administrative officer for the council. GuidesTools, Activities, and DocumentationIE Program Status Check and Planning Tool IE Council Self-Assessment Tool Communication ToolsIntegratedEthics "iceberg" labeled for levels of ethics quality 4.7" x 6.5"; 1423px x 1961px; 300ppi IntegratedEthics "iceberg" labeled for IE functions 4.7" x 6.5"; 1423px 1961px;300ppi *Please note that the IntegratedEthics "iceberg" image contains the appropriate acknowledgment to the image creator. Please do not use this image without this attribution. Training and Development
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Ethics ConsultationEthics consultation improves health care quality by helping staff members, patients, and families resolve ethical concerns. IE provides comprehensive standards, methods, and tools to ensure high quality ethics consultations in all VHA Facilities. Primer and GuidesEthics Consultation Coordinator Training Tool and Hand-off Guide Guide for New Ethics Consultants Tools, Activities, and DocumentationCommunication Tools
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Assessment and EvaluationEthics Consultant Proficiency Assessment Tool (EC PAT) Ethics Consultation Service Proficiency Assessment Tool (EC SPAT) |
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Preventive EthicsPreventive Ethics tackles recurring ethical concerns by applying quality improvement methods to identify and address ethics gaps on a systems level. Primer and GuidePreventive Ethics Coordinator Handoff Guide Tools, Activities, and Documentation
Training and DevelopmentPreventive Ethics: Beyond the Basics Preventive Ethics: Addressing Quality Gaps on a Systems Level |
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Ethical LeadershipThe Ethical Leadership component IE provides health care leaders with the practical tools and training they need to foster an ethical environment and culture that will make it easier for employees to "do the right thing." PrimerEthical Leadership: Fostering an Ethical Environment and Culture Tools and Activities
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