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Explain the concept of integrity based on the material in the videos above. Do you agree with this definition? Why or why not? Explain and add additional thoughts on integrity.
Do you believe the outcome of the Integrity and Work Ethics test provides a good depiction of who you are? Describe something positive and something you did not expect from the results.
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There is a health care in Indianapolis known as Indianapolis Cares. This agency was dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Their services ranged from primary medical care and mental health counseling to substance abuse treatment and community outreach programs.
Ethical issue
Despite their noble mission, Indianapolis Cares faced a significant ethical issue that threatened their integrity. It came to light that certain members of the agency’s leadership were engaged in unethical practices related to billing and insurance claims. They were found to be overbilling insurance companies and charging for services that were not provided, leading to financial gain for the agency at the expense of patients and insurers.
Ethical resolution
In response to this ethical issue, Indianapolis Cares initiated an ethical resolution plan. They conducted internal audits, implemented stricter billing practices, and provided training to staff on ethical billing procedures. These actions were in line with the principles of organizational ethics as outlined by Johnson (2019), emphasizing the importance of honesty, responsibility, and transparency in financial practices. This aligns with the NASW Code of Ethics by promoting competence, integrity, confidentiality, and professional responsibility in social work practice. It helps to ensure that billing practices are conducted ethically and in accordance with professional standards, ultimately benefiting clients and the profession as a whole. (NASW, 2021, Ethical Principles, 4-6.) (NASW,2021, Ethical Standard 4.01,1.07)
Unethical
However, the unethical resolution came into play when it was discovered that some members of the leadership were not fully cooperative with the investigation and continued to engage in deceptive billing practices despite the agency’s efforts to rectify the situation. This does not align with the NASW Code of Ethics and violates principles of integrity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional responsibility. It undermines the trustworthiness and ethical standards expected of social workers and can have harmful consequences for clients and the profession as a whole. NASW, 2021, Ethical Principles,6.) (NASW,2021, Ethical Standard 4.01,1.04, 1.07)
Consequences
As a consequence of these unethical actions, Indianapolis Cares faced severe repercussions. Insurance providers launched investigations into their billing practices, leading to fines and penalties. The agency’s reputation suffered, causing a loss of trust among patients and community partners. Ultimately, some members of the leadership were dismissed from their positions, and the agency had to undergo significant restructuring to regain credibility.
This real-life scenario from Indianapolis Cares serves as a reminder of the critical importance of ethical conduct in healthcare organizations and the potential consequences of unethical behavior on patients, stakeholders, and the overall reputation of the agency.
Reference:
Johnson, C. E. (2019). Organizational ethics: A practical approach (4th ed.). SAGE.
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
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