The
statements of the ASTNA Code of Ethics provide guidance for
the transport nurse to carry out nursing responsibilities
consistent with the ethical obligations of the profession. |
| Code
1 |
The
Transport Nurse provides care in the transport environment with
respect for dignity and rights of the patient regardless of
social or economic status, national origin, race, religion,
age, gender, or nature of health status.
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| Code 2 |
The
Transport Nurse protects the patient's right to privacy by safeguarding
information of confidential nature.
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| Code
3 |
The
Transport Nurse promotes collaboration with other health professionals
and public safety officers to meet the health needs of the public.
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| Code
4 |
The
Transport Nurse maintains an obligation to society, by performing
as an honest, professional and responsible member of the community,
to uphold the integrity of nursing.
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| Code
5 |
The
Transport Nurse maintains individual competence in transport
nursing practice while accepting responsibility and accountability
for individual nursing judgments and actions.
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| Code
6 |
The
Transport Nurse strives to improve care of the patient through
research and the development and implementation of evidence
based standards of practice.
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| Code
7 |
The
Transport Nurse works collaboratively with all involved to provide
a safe transport environment to the patient and other members
of the transport team. |
