Care value base
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In nursing theory, a care value base is an ethical code which governs how carers ought to act in certain situations, to be certain that they are not discriminating, being unkind, or providing poor care for their patients.
The care value base covers five main areas:
- Promoting anti-discriminatory practice
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Promoting and supporting individuals' rights
- Acknowledging individuals' personal beliefs and identities
- Promoting effective communication
[edit] Importance of a care value base
The care value base can form part of a code of conduct, or a professional code of ethics for anyone working in a caring profession.
The care value base is important because towns and cities are becoming more multicultural and ethnically diverse, and there are more people with physical disabilities or learning disabilities in the community than there used to be. Also, many laws have now been passed which prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or anything else. It is therefore vital that people do not feel discriminated against when they are using care services.
Care workers must adhere to strict rules regarding confidentiality, respect of individuals, and treatment of vulnerable persons. Any violation of the care value base or code of conduct may result in dismissals, lawsuits, and - in a case of an entire institution acting unethically - enforced closure.
