CROSS-CUTTING DOMAIN
CROSS-CUTTING DOMAIN
DEFINITION: The ability to make ethical decisions that protect individuals, children, families, and communities in relation to prevention strategies. The ability to apply ethical principles to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information in order to ensure nondiscrimination and cultural responsiveness, professional competence, integrity, effective services, confidentiality, and ethical obligations for community and society.
The ability to seek opportunities for ongoing professional development and follow a set of guidelines and principles to ensure public safety, fiscal and work performance accountability, and continued advocacy for professional practice.
Knowledge of basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g., the Public Health Code of Ethics, human rights framework, and other moral theories) to issues of prevention and public health practice and policy.
Knowledge of the importance of a strong personal and professional code of ethics.
Knowledge of legal, professional, and ethical principles in prevention planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of professional development resources, including educational opportunities, credentialing requirements, and prevention-related career pathways.
Knowledge of professional standards.
Knowledge of responsible and ethical use of public and private funds.
Knowledge of legal and ethical principles and their applicability to the use of information technology and resources in community prevention programs.
Engaging in personal reflection and self-correction to ensure continual professional development, and engaging in opportunities that set the stage for career-long learning.
Applying strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions.
Supporting peers and avoiding conduct that impedes practicing the profession.
Engaging in supervision and consultation to enhance professional performance.
Recognizing and managing personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in the practice of the profession.
Ability to demonstrate ethical choices, values, and professional practices implicit in prevention and public health decisions.
Ability to distinguish between population and individual ethical considerations in relation to the benefits, costs, and burdens of prevention programs.
Ability to incorporate ethical standards of practice as the basis of all interactions with organizations, communities, and individuals.
Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication.
Ability to use individual, group, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development (e.g., competency assessments; mentoring programs; learning forums at group, program, and organizational levels or conferences).
Ability to use individual, group, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development (e.g., competency assessments; mentoring programs; learning forums at group, program, and organizational levels or conferences).
Ability to demonstrate respect; compassion; integrity in interactions with peers, community members, and other health professionals; adherence to ethical principles; and sensitivity to diverse individuals, families, and community groups.