CODE OF ETHICS FOR FIIPINO NURSES  Integrity and objectivity

 Performance of responsibilities with the

ICN (International council of Nursing) CODE OF ETHICS
highest sense of integrity and imbued
Serves as the guiding light for profession nurses with nationalism and spiritual values,
as they practice their skills whether on a hospital maintain objectivity and be free of
setting or community setting conflicts of interest
Serves as a gauge whether nurses have given  Professional competence
ethical care that encourage healing or  Obligation to keep up with new
preventing illness knowledge and techniques in their fields
Established in 1953 and upgrade level of competence
In 2006, it was revised as people and the  Solidarity and teamwork
demands of nursing has changed  Maintain and support one professional
This serves as a guide for right actions towards organization for all its members
social values and needs. The code has been the  Social and Civic responsibility
basis of worldwide practice for ethical practice in  Carry out professional duties with due
nursing consideration of the broader interest of
the public, severe them with
FOUR ELEMENTS: professional concern consistent with
 Nurses and people – the primary responsibility their responsibilities to society and
of nurses to people is to provide nursing care contribute to the attainment of the
 Nurses and practice – the nurse is personally country’s national objective
accountable of the nursing practice and will hold  Global competitiveness
the white uniform with dignity and pride  Open to challenges of a more dynamic
 Nurses and the profession – the nurse is and interconnected world, rise up to
responsible in improving the face of the global standards and maintain levels or
profession in a form of research and practicing professional practices full aligned with
using evidenced-based nursing practice global best practices
 Nurses and co-workers- the nurse has a  Equality of all professions
responsibility in encouraging a harmonious  All professional shall treat their
relationship among colleagues an members of colleagues with respect and strive to be
the health care team fair in their dealings with one another

CODE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES

Promulgated by the PRC on July 23, 2003 The new code of ethics for nurses for Filipino
States the hallmark of all professionals is their Nurses was promulgated by the board of nursing
willingness to accept a set of professional and under resolution No.220 Series of 2004 last July
ethical principles which they will follow in the 14, 2004
conduct of their daily lives This is after a consultation meeting done in
Acceptance of these principles requires the October 23, 2004 in Iloilo City with the
maintenance of a standard of conduct higher accredited organizations of registered nurses
than what is required by law WHAT ARE CODES OF ETHICS?
GENERAL PRINCIPLES  These are systematic guides for developing
 Service to others ethical behavior
 Commitment to a life of sacrifice and  They answer normative questions of what beliefs
genuine unselfishness in carrying out and values should be normally accepted
their professional duties even at the ARTICLE 1
expense of personal gain
Preamble - something that comes before and leads to  Uphold the right of individuals
something else. More likely a statement made at the  Take into consideration the culture and values of
beginning of something and usually gives the reason for patients in providing nursing care. However, in
the parts that follow the conflicts, their welfare and safety must take
precedence
Section 1. Health is a fundamental right of every
individual ARTICLE III

 The Filipino registered nurse believes in the Registered nurses and practice
worth and dignity of each human being,
Section 6. Ethical principles
recognizes the primary responsibility to preserve
health at all cost 1. Human life is inviolable. In law, eecuring
 This responsibility encompasses promotion of violence, or distraction
health, prevention of illness, alleviation of 2. Quality and excellence in the care of patients are
suffering and restoration of health. However, the goals of nursing practice
when the foregoing are not possible, assistance 3. Accurate documentation of actions and
towards a peaceful death shall be his/her outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of
obligation’ nursing accountability
Section 2. To assume this responsibility, registered Section 7. Guidelines to be observed
nurses have to gain knowledge and understanding of a
man’s cultural, social, spiritual, psychological, and Registered nurses must:
ecological aspects of illness, utilizing the therapeutic a. Know the definition and scope of nursing
process. Cultural diversity and political and practice which are in the provisions or R.A. No.
socioeconomic status are inherent factors to effective 9173, known as the “Philippine Nursing Act of
nursing care 2002” and the board Res. No. 425, series of
Section 3. The desire to respect and confidence of 2003, “Rules and regulations implementing the
clientele, colleagues, co-workers, and the members of Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” (the IRR)
the community provides, the incentive to attain and b. Be aware of their duties and responsibilities in
maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct the practice of their profession as defines in the
“Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
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c. Acquire and develop the necessary competence
Registered nursed and people
in knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively
Section 4. Ethical principles render appropriate nursing services through
varied learning situations
 Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs held by
d. If they are administrators, be responsible in
individuals shall be represented
providing favourable environment for the
 Individuals and unconstrained decisions shall be
growth and development of Registered Nurses
respected
in their charge
 Personal information acquired in the process of
e. Be cognizant that professional programs for
giving nursing care shall be held in strict
specialty certification by the BON are accredited
confidence
through the Nursing Specialty Certification
Section 5. Guidelines to be observed Council (NSCC)
f. See to it that quality nursing care and practice
Registered nurses must: meet the optimum standard of safe nursing
 Consider the individuality and totality of patients practice
when they administer care g. Ensure that patient’s records shall be available
 Respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of only if they are to be issued to those who are
patients regarding diet and treatment
 professionally and directly involved in their care Section 13. Guidelines to be observes
ad when they are required by law
Registered nurse must:
h. Insure that modification of practice shall
consider the principles of safe nursing practice a. Maintain their professional role/identify while
i. If in position of authority in a work environment, working with other members of the health team
be normally and legally responsible for devising b. Conform with the group activities as those of a
a system of minimizing occurrences of health team should be based in acceptable,
ineffective and unlawful nursing practice ethico-legal standards
c. Contribute to the professional growth and
Section 8. Ethical principle
development of other members of the health
 4. Registered nurses are the advocates of the team
patients: they shall take appropriate steps to d. Actively participate in professional organization
safeguard their rights and privileges e. Not act in any manner prejudicial to other
professions
Section 9. Guidelines to be observed
f. Honor and safeguard the reputation and dignity
Registered nurses must: of the members of nursing and other
professions; refrain from making unfair and
a. Respect the “Patient’s Bill of Rights” in the unwarranted comments or criticism on their
delivery of nursing care competence, conduct, and procedures or not do
b. Provide the patients or their families with all anything that will bring discredit to a colleague
pertinent information except those may be and to an member of other professions
deemed harmful to their well-being g. Respect the rights of their co-workers
c. Uphold the patient’s right s when conflict arises
regarding management of their care. ARTICLE V

Section 10. Ethical principles Registered nurse, society and environment

 Registered nurses are aware that their actions Section 14. Ethical principles
have professional. Ethical, moral and legal
1. The preservation of life, respect for human
dimensions. They strive to perform their work in
rights, and promotion of healthy environment
the best interest of all concerned
shall be a commitment of a registered nurse
Section 11. Guidelines to be observed 2. The establishment of linkages with the public in
promoting local, national and international
Registered nurses must: efforts to meet health and social needs of the
a. Perform their professional duties in conformity people as a contributing member of society is a
with existing laws, rules, regulations, measures, noble concern of a registered nurse
and generally accepted principle of moral Section 15. Guidelines to be observed
conduct and proper decorum
Registered nurse must:
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a. Be conscious of their obligations as citizens and
Registered nurse and co-workers as such be involved in community concerns
Section 12. Ethical Principles b. Be equipped with knowledge of health resources
within the community, and take active roles in
1. Registered nurse is in solidarity with other primary health care
members of the healthcare tam in working for c. Actively participate in programs, projects and
the patient’s best interest activities that respond to the problems of society
2. Registered nurse maintains collegial and d. Leads their lives in conformity with the principles
collaborative working relationship with of right conduct and proper decorum
colleagues and other health care providers
 e. Project an image that will uplift the nursing  #HealthXPH – an online community
profession at all times collaborating efforts by health care stake holders
such as health care professionals, institutions,
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academe, patients, and policy makers.
Registered nurse and profession  “pushes the boundaries” of social media and
other emerging technologies and its application
Section 16. Ethical Principles in the Philippine health care through fruitful
1. Maintenance of loyalty to the nursing profession discussions
and preservation of its integrity are ideal  To discuss and news technologies and social
2. Compliance with the by-laws of the accredited media to positively impact the Philippine health
professional organization (PNA), and other landscape
professional organizations of which Registered  Aims to educate all the stake holders,
Nurse is a member is a lofty duty encourages the collaboration and application of
3. Commitment to continual learning and active emerging technologies to improve the delivery
participation in the development and growth of of health care
the profession are commendable obligations  Aims to educate healthcare stakeholders in an
4. Contribution to the improvement of the socio- open and free platforms
economic conditions and general welfare of THE #HealthXPh MANIFESTU
nurses through appropriate legislation is a
practice and visionary mission 1. I am a health care provider and I will conduct
myself in a manner worthy of my profession,
Section 17. Guidelines to be observed even online. I will not use online platforms to
Registered Nurse must: rant or bash patients and health care
professionals
a. Be members of the accredited professional 2. “First, do not harm” recognizing this and the
organization which is the PNA trust that comes with my profession, I will ensure
b. Strictly adhere to the nursing standards that the information I post, like and share is
c. Participate actively in the growth and accurate
development of the nursing profession 3. Whatever I post online in relation to my clinical
d. Strive to secure equitable-economic and work expertise should be of benefit to my
conditions in nursing through appropriate countrymen. I will prioritize the promotion and
legislation and other means advancement of health rather than of medical
e. assert for the implementation of labor and work products. I will not practice plagiarism
standards 4. I will refrain from posting information online
ARTICLE VII that will compromise patient confidentiality and
privacy
Administrative penalties, repealing clause and 5. I will value the patient’s dignity and privacy by
effectivity not taking selfies, groufies or videos during
encounters with the patients that include
Section 18.
patients’ body parts, surgical specimens or that
 The certificate of registration of the Registered show patients in the background without their
Nurse shall either be revoked or suspend for consent
violation of any provisions of this Code pursuant
to Sec. 24 (f), Art. IV of R.A. No. 9173 and Sec 23
(f), rule III of Board Res. No. 425, series of 2003,
the IRR