Team A
Amanda Nazario, Andrew Pierson, Jamie Watson, Nardia Martin
HCS/335
Code of Ethics Paper
Patty Daugherty
11/07/2016
The American Red Cross is an independent humanitarian organization whose sole purpose is to assist the community and the world in a time of need. It has been established and helping many people for many years. The American Red Cross is the crisis responder when there is a natural disaster such as a flood, tornado, wildfire, and even the small house fire. The American Red Cross is there to assist the people who have just experienced such a traumatic moment in their lives and help them to get back on their feet. It was in 1881, in Washington, that the American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton (History, 2016).
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Military services are notorious for leading to situations where soldiers in the military camps become separated from their families. The active-duty members of the armed forces are provided for an opportunity to be able to see their family members. There are also opportunities which they provide for in terms of emergency communication services (American Red Cross, 2013). They provide services at military camps and hospitals reserved for veterans in situations when there is sickness. Other services which they provide include emergency services and financial support in cases where there are …show more content…
These companies are driven by their mission statements and codes of ethics. In many cases the statements and codes of ethics are similar in nature, though differ based off of the purpose of the organization, the priorities and concerns of the business and patients that utilize them. In some organizations, such as the American Red Cross, there is a strong interaction with the public throughout the nation and in many cases in overseas nations as well. Due to the nature of the Red Cross’s services, there are a number of ethical considerations that need to be made. The American Red Cross responds to disaster areas, assist with blood collection and distribution and handles notifications to people overseas, especially military service members. What if it were discovered that the American Red Cross behaved unethically, such as consistently responding only to rich, white neighborhoods first in times of natural disasters? Or that they only provide blood to affluent people or those that have made donations to the American Red Cross? Or that they mishandle the notification of death or injury to loved ones serving overseas or handle it unprofessionally? These scenarios are unethical and would tarnish the company’s reputation. The public’s trust in the foundation would be shaken, probably irreversibly. This, thankfully, is not the case with the American Red
Clara Barton was born December 25, 1821. She was born and raised in Oxford, Massachusetts her place of birth was Glen Echo Maryland. Clara Barton was an educator, nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. She started working in the U.S Patent Office when she became a teacher. She also was an independent nurse during the civil war.
Clara Barton was raised in Oxford, Massachusetts. She always had a desire to help others in need. During the Civil War, she became a nurse and helped many wounded soldiers. Once the war was over she continued her work of helping others by creating the American Red Cross. Clara Barton was an American nurse, suffragist and humanitarian who is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.
She volunteered with an organization called the International Red Cross where she used her previous experiences with to courageously help soldiers once again. Barton was inspired by this organization so when she returned to the US she made plans to create an American branch of the Red Cross. The American Red Cross was founded in 1881. She held the position of president until she resigned in 1904. While she worked with the American Red Cross she never accepted a salary and often used her own money to help with the organization’s efforts.
It took her four years to complete the task, and she helped identify 12,500 dead soldiers. She then traveled to Europe, and met the founders of the International Red Cross. When Clara came back to America, she tried to convince President Rutherford Hayes, the Secretary of State, and Congress to join the International Red Cross. But as timed passed, and they did not sign the treaty to join the International Red Cross. So, in 1881, Clara organized the first branch of the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton was a nurse during the Civil War and founded the American Red Cross. She was an independent, strong woman who spent her entire adult life helping victims of disasters and wars. Even at the risk of her own health and safety, Barton continually found ways to contribute to the welfare of the world. Whether she was in the trenches treating soldiers, establishing a cemetery, distributing supplies, or founding the American Red Cross, Barton always gave her best effort.
Later after returning home to the United States of America she started a new branch of the International Red Cross in 1881 the new branch was called the American Red Cross. She was the first president of the American Red Cross from 1881 to 1900. While she was the president they served in many natural disasters like Johnstown flood in 1889 and the Galveston flood in 1900. Still to day the American Red Cross are the first one there in a natural disasters, the American Red Cross is the longest lasting American relief organization. The Clara Barton Honor Award is the highest award given by the American Red Cross and it is given to the highest volunteer.
Her treatment consisted of therapeutic baths, fresh air, sunshine and rest. It was and illness that lasted years and at age 60 Clara began the work for which she would imprint her name in history of the United States by founding the American Red Cross, and becoming the first president of the
“Red Cross officials in Switzerland were inspired by her leadership abilities for including this country in the Global Red Cross network and for influencing the United States government to sign the General Treaty”. The Red Flag flew officially for the first time in this country in 1881. So as you can see Clara Barton has a lot of accomplishments and Clara knows that she will have a bright future, and she is sure on what she really want to do, and that is to cure people. When Clara visited Europe in search of rest in 1869, she got introduced to a much larger field of service through Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland know as “The International Red Cross”. Clara Barton founded national First Aid Society after her resignation from the American Red Cross.
When her sister died Clara went into a state of depression, she wouldn’t talk to anyone and she stayed in her house for years, so she put off creating the American Red Cross. Then May 1, 1881 she created the biggest achievement of her life, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. A few problems Clara faced are when she got fired from her clerk job at the patent office, and when they hired someone else to run the school she built, but she got over it. Everyone loved what Clara Barton did for the hurt and hungry soldiers, and everyone in the Civil War. Even when she didn’t talk to people for many years.
To add on to her heroic tasks, Clara Barton traveled to Geneva, Switzerland working as a nurse for the International Red Cross. Being an adventurous person, Clara also traveled around various European countries helping people who were sick. After Clara returned back to the United States, she worked hard for ten years to get establish the American Red Cross. Then, in 1880, she became the first president of the American Red Cross; carrying her knowledge and skills into teaching others on how to help aid people in need. Later, in 1904, Clara stepped down from being president at the organization.
Finally, the RMHC is a positive global influence. They give out millions in grants and scholarships to organizations and students. They have diverse ways of providing the care any family needs by the House, Family Room, or Care Mobile. This charity is value orientated making sure to make each location “a home away from home”.
The North Carolina State Board of Education outlines the professional standards to which teaches should uphold within, and even outside of, the classroom. These standards are comprised of the commitment to the student, commitment to the school, and commitment to the profession. Also, the Code of Ethics includes the professional conduct which entails, honesty, the acknowledgement of the rights of others, keeping information confidential, and compliance of criminal laws (NC State Board of Education, 1998). Ultimately, the NC Code of Ethics is a set of rules in which teachers must uphold during their career. Discussion Commitment to the Student
Sedfrey Robles General Purpose: To Inform Topic: American Red Cross Statement of Specific Purpose: To inform the class about Red Cross and how that organization have helped many people. Thesis Statement: American Red Cross is one of the most helpful organizations here in the U.S. because it help/save many people with providing blood, shelter, support and tips to help us in terrible situation. I. Introduction a. Attention Getter - 5 amazing things red cross does to help and they help disaster relief, supporting military families, provide lifesaving blood, international service and give some health and safety services. b. State Topic - I'm going to inform the class more about the American Red Cross on how they are helping people.
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