The third step in this case study is gathering all the facts. In this case analysis, there are accreditation guidelines that exhibit activities that reflect values, moral principles and guidelines. To deliver quality care to the public the professional association for health professionals involved in health information management is the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). They set the ethical standards of ethical conduct and guidelines for the HIM professional who must have knowledge of these principles and concepts for delivering quality care in healthcare. The AHIMA code of ethics serves seven purposes. A code of ethics cannot guarantee ethical behavior. Moreover, a code of ethics cannot resolve all ethical issues or disputes or capture the richness and complexity involved in striving to make responsible choices …show more content…
The AHIMA Code of Ethics reflects the commitment of all to uphold the profession's values and to act ethically. Individuals of good character who discern moral questions and, in good faith, seek to make reliable ethical judgments, must apply ethical principles. The code does not provide a set of rules that prescribe how to act in all situations. Specific applications of the code must take into account the context in which it is being considered and the possibility of conflicts among the code's values, principles, and guidelines. Ethical responsibilities flow from all human relationships, from the personal and familial to the social and professional. Further, the AHIMA Code of Ethics does not specify which values, principles, and guidelines are the most important and ought to outweigh others in instances when they