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-Compare the needs- and value-based theories and the role-played in developing and shaping ethical behavior in individuals in a hospital

-(Short exercise) Use the scenario to answer this question: How do you ensure that your employees are on the same page regarding responses to ethical issues on the job

St. Michael's Medical Center Ethical and Legal Dilemmas

St. Michael's Medical Center (SMMC) was one of the best medical centers in the Midwestern United States. The hospital served a population of over 500,000 low-income persons and other vulnerable populations. However, in recent years, the center has faced challenges. Many criticisms have come from the people whom it served and government regulators for a series of ethical violations committed. These accusations and violations have morphed into legal battles.

All of these ethical violations resulted in St. Michael's facing a massive lawsuit amounting to millions of dollars. The hospital has violated most of the regulatory compliance standards set by federal agencies. Despite fines and warnings, the hospital continues to endanger patients with poor quality healthcare outcomes.

St. Michael's is now seeking a risk mitigation consultant to head the hospital as the new chief executive officer (CEO). You have been selected because of your risk management background. You realize that the hospital could have avoided all of these problems if it had complied with regulations, trained its staff, and enforced internal organizational policies. You are hired to put things in order and prevent future problems.