Quality health care workers show a commitment to certain values. Health care workers are expected to live by values that show others respect. You show respect by treating others with dignity, demonstrating a spirit of service, performing your duties with excellence, and treating others with fairness and justice. Each person determines how values are reflected in his or her day to day actions. An employer describes what values are important and how to reflect them while working. The descriptions are usually found in an employer handbook or policy and procedure book. Some of the Values discussed in many parts of this text . As you read about these values in the coming blog you should try to understand your own values and to see if your values match with a value based health care worker. Here is a brief description of some good values to take with you into any healthcare field.
Dignity – You treat people with dignity when you are honest, truthful, trustworthy, sincere, and respectful of others. Always do what is needed to the best of your abilities and ask for assistance when tasks are beyond your understanding and ability. Dignity is communicated through listening actively, begin positive, showing understanding and respecting all people/
Service – Service means responding to patients/clients and co-workers with an understanding of their unique needs. You show kindness and patience. Service that are positive, courteous and helpful.
Excellence – Performance excellence is taking responsibility for yourself, your team’s decisions, and the results. You adapt to changing needs by learning new skills, knowledge, and behaviors that continuous improvement. Accepting and seeking feedback help you improve your performance excellence.
Fairness/Justice – You treat all people with mutual respect and provide the same dignity, service and performance excellence regardless of the patient’s race, beliefs, ethnic background, or financial resources. You also use supplies and available resources effectively to provide appropriate care and a safe environment for everyone.
