Final Paper

Create an ethical code of conduct for those in governance, management, and professional staff for any one of these health care organizations:

• Acute-care hospital

• Surgery Center

• Behavioral Health Center

• Specialty Hospital

• Long-Term-Care Facility

• Out-Patient Center

In a 10 to- 12 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), discuss the following:

• Brief background of the facility.

• Organization structure of the facility and duties/ responsibilities of those in management and professional staff.

• Two possible ethical dilemmas that may be encountered.

• Ethical standards for those in governance, management, and professional staff.

• Ways to implement the ethical code of conduct and ensure compliance.

• Consequences if there is a violation of the code of ethics.

When writing your paper, use 3rd person. Follow APA guidelines. Use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, a minimum of three of which must be from the Online Library. All sources must be cited according to APA style as outlined

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined

2. Must include a title page with the following:

a. Title of paper

b. Student's name

c. Course name and number

d. Instructor's name

e. Date submitted

3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

6. Must use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.

7. Must document all sources in APA style

8. Must include a separate reference page.