Understanding NASW Code of Ethics Sections

Hey, hey, welcome back tribe to the NASW Code of Ethics breakdown. This is section five of social workers ethical responsibilities to the social work profession 5.01 integrity of the profession. A social workers should work toward the maintenance and promotion of high standards of practice. Again, this is this is what we're part of this like the team the profession, right? We want to make sure that you know, we're upkeeping our standard of excellence. B Social workers should uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge, and mission of the profession. Social workers should protect, enhance, and improve the integrity of the profession through appropriate study and research and responsible criticism of the profession. So kind of like I did in the last breakdown where it's a responsible criticism of it, where again, we just want to improve. You know, things are constantly changing, especially how we, you know, talk about technology and other things, right? We just want to make sure that. The profession continues to grow. And we one way we do that is by contributing to these discussions, research, everything, and not just kind of being on the sidelines. See, social workers should contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the value, integrity and competence of the social work profession. These activities may include teaching, research, consultation, service, legislative testimony. presentations in the community, and participation in their professional organizations. So again, giving our time, giving back to the field as a whole. D, social workers should contribute to the knowledge base of social work and share with colleagues their knowledge related to practice, research, and ethics. Social workers should seek to contribute to the profession's literature and to share their knowledge at professional meetings and conferences. So again, you know, where all this is to the advanced. the profession and for it to continue to grow and become better and better. E, social workers should act to prevent the unauthorized and unqualified practice of social work. So again, we want to make sure that, you know, any services being provided are within appropriate ethical, you know, standards, nothing that's unauthorized or unqualified. 5.02, evaluation and research. A, social workers should monitor and evaluate policies, the implementation of programs. and practice interventions. So again, all of this just to make sure that while we're progressing, you know, these programs and everything as a whole, we're evaluating them to see if we're getting the outcome that we want and making any of the needed adjustments to improve it. B, social workers should promote and facilitate evaluation and research to contribute to the development of knowledge. So again, continuing to push the profession forward. C, social workers should critically examine and keep current with emerging knowledge. relevant to social work and fully use evaluation and research evidence in their professional practice. So again, we want to make sure that the services being provided are knowledge-based, they've been researched, and they've been proven based off of the data and everything. So again, just living up to that standard of excellence. D, social workers engaged in evaluation or research should carefully consider possible consequences and should follow guidelines developed for the protection. of evaluation of research participants. Appropriate institutional review boards should be consulted. So again, we want to make sure that everything's being provided ethically. We're adhering to all the guidelines, the policies. We're not just winging it and being aware of the potential consequences to the participants and just as a whole that I could come with it. Social workers engaged in evaluation of research should obtain voluntary and written informed consent from participants when appropriate. Without any implied or actual deprivation or penalty for refusal to participate. So we don't want to say if you don't do this, you get this consequence type of thing. Without undue inducement to participate and with due regard to participants well-being, privacy and dignity. Informed consent should include information about the nature, extent and duration of participation requested in disclosure. of the risk and benefits of participation in the research. So again, just keeping them in the loop, well-informed, how long is this going to last? What's going on? You know, like we want to keep them in a loop. We don't want to mislead or, you know, have anyone feel like they've been hoodwinked or anything like that. Again, even though they're technically not like our clients or anything, we don't, we don't want to cause any confusion or anything. We want them to have a full understanding of. what they're signing up for, how we're going to use this information, etc. When using electronic technology to facilitate evaluation of research, social workers should ensure that participants provide informed consent for the use of such technology. Social workers should assess whether participants are able to use the technology and, when appropriate, offer reasonable alternatives to participate in the evaluation of research. So again, whenever it comes to technology, we want to make sure that they're aware of the risks, the benefits, how to utilize it. you know, make any adjustments as needed. G, when evaluation of research participants are incapable of giving informed consent. So again, that's permission to engage in whatever the service, whatever the activity is. Social workers should provide an appropriate explanation to the participants, obtain the participants assent to the extent they are able and obtain written consent from an appropriate proxy. So again, appropriate proxy could be, you know, the spouse, caregiver, whoever it may be, but we just want to make sure that it's appropriate. H, social workers should never design or conduct evaluation or research that does not use consent procedures such as certain forms of naturalistic observation and archival research unless rigorous and responsible review of the research have found it to be justified because of its perspective, scientific, educational, or applied value and unless equally. effective alternative procedures that do not involve waiver or consent are not feasible so again we always want to get consent keep the participants in the loop and we want to make sure that what we're using you know has some backing behind it it's not like again they're saying here um naturalistic observations and archival research unless rigorous and responsible review of the research has found it to be justified because of this prospective scientific education or applied value and unless equally effective alternative procedures that do not involve waiver of consent are not feasible meaning like again it's back it's not just us just doing it type of thing there's a reason behind it there's data there's some type of evidence that supports this i social workers should inform participants of their right to withdraw from evaluation and research at any time without penalty So just kind of letting them know like, hey, at any time if you want to back out, if you don't feel comfortable, you can do so. You're not going to face any consequences or penalty. J. Social workers should take appropriate steps to ensure that participants in evaluation and research have access to appropriate supportive services. So, you know, depending on what it is, we want to make sure that they have the appropriate support and again, anything that they may need. K. Social workers engaged in evaluation and research should protect participants. from unwarranted physical or mental distress harm danger or deprivation so again we don't want to put them at risk of anything detrimental to their health so we just want to be mindful of that l social workers engaged in the evaluation of services should discuss collected information only for professional purposes and only with people professionally concerned with this information so just letting them know this information isn't going to be like hey check this out you know joe schmoe or anyone like that it's for professional reasons. M, social workers engaged in evaluation of research should ensure the anonymity or confidentiality of participants and of the data obtained from them. Social workers should inform participants of any limits of confidentiality, the measures that will be taken to ensure confidentiality, and when any records containing research data will be destroyed. So again, really keeping in a loop about just how all this information is going to be utilized and when certain things are going to be done. And again, just keeping the participants in the loop. N, social workers who report evaluation and research results should protect participants'confidentiality by admitting identifying information unless proper consent has been obtained, authorizing disclosure. So again, confidentiality, making sure that their private information is protected. O, social workers should report evaluation and research findings accurately. They should not fabricate or falsify results and should take steps to correct any errors later found and published data using standard publication methods. So, again, we don't want to, again, falsify or add any fluff or anything like that. We want it to be accurate. P. Social workers engaged in evaluation of research should be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest and dual relations with participants, should inform participants when a real or potential conflict of interest arises, and should take steps to resolve the issue in a manner that makes the participants'interest primary. So again, notice how, again, they're not clients, but with our participants, we're putting our best foot forward. We're keeping them in the loop with everything. We're not... crossing any boundaries. We don't want anything influencing anything, right? We just want to keep that clear, appropriate boundaries. NQ, social workers should educate themselves, their students, and their colleagues about responsible research practices. So again, anytime that, you know, there's going to be research being done, we want to make sure that, hey, we keep everyone in the loop, especially when we have experience doing it. We're like, hey, this is how you want to proceed. You want to watch out for this. You want to be mindful of that. So again, it just... for the betterment of the profession and the participants as a whole. Okay, tribe, that's it for today's video. That was section five of the NASW Code of Ethics breakdown. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and tell a social work friend because we don't want to be licensed by ourselves. All right, tribe, I'll see you next video.

Again, this is this is what we're part of this like the team the profession, right? We want to make sure that you know, we're upkeeping our standard of excellence. B Social workers should uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge, and mission of the profession. Social workers should protect, enhance, and improve the integrity of the profession through appropriate study and research and responsible criticism of the profession.

So kind of like I did in the last breakdown where it's a responsible criticism of it, where again, we just want to improve. You know, things are constantly changing, especially how we, you know, talk about technology and other things, right? We just want to make sure that. The profession continues to grow. And we one way we do that is by contributing to these discussions, research, everything, and not just kind of being on the sidelines.

See, social workers should contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the value, integrity and competence of the social work profession. These activities may include teaching, research, consultation, service, legislative testimony. presentations in the community, and participation in their professional organizations. So again, giving our time, giving back to the field as a whole.

D, social workers should contribute to the knowledge base of social work and share with colleagues their knowledge related to practice, research, and ethics. Social workers should seek to contribute to the profession's literature and to share their knowledge at professional meetings and conferences. So again, you know, where all this is to the advanced. the profession and for it to continue to grow and become better and better. E, social workers should act to prevent the unauthorized and unqualified practice of social work.

So again, we want to make sure that, you know, any services being provided are within appropriate ethical, you know, standards, nothing that's unauthorized or unqualified. 5.02, evaluation and research. A, social workers should monitor and evaluate policies, the implementation of programs. and practice interventions. So again, all of this just to make sure that while we're progressing, you know, these programs and everything as a whole, we're evaluating them to see if we're getting the outcome that we want and making any of the needed adjustments to improve it.

B, social workers should promote and facilitate evaluation and research to contribute to the development of knowledge. So again, continuing to push the profession forward. C, social workers should critically examine and keep current with emerging knowledge. relevant to social work and fully use evaluation and research evidence in their professional practice. So again, we want to make sure that the services being provided are knowledge-based, they've been researched, and they've been proven based off of the data and everything.

So again, just living up to that standard of excellence. D, social workers engaged in evaluation or research should carefully consider possible consequences and should follow guidelines developed for the protection. of evaluation of research participants. Appropriate institutional review boards should be consulted.

So again, we want to make sure that everything's being provided ethically. We're adhering to all the guidelines, the policies. We're not just winging it and being aware of the potential consequences to the participants and just as a whole that I could come with it. Social workers engaged in evaluation of research should obtain voluntary and written informed consent from participants when appropriate. Without any implied or actual deprivation or penalty for refusal to participate.

So we don't want to say if you don't do this, you get this consequence type of thing. Without undue inducement to participate and with due regard to participants well-being, privacy and dignity. Informed consent should include information about the nature, extent and duration of participation requested in disclosure. of the risk and benefits of participation in the research.

So again, just keeping them in the loop, well-informed, how long is this going to last? What's going on? You know, like we want to keep them in a loop. We don't want to mislead or, you know, have anyone feel like they've been hoodwinked or anything like that. Again, even though they're technically not like our clients or anything, we don't, we don't want to cause any confusion or anything.

We want them to have a full understanding of. what they're signing up for, how we're going to use this information, etc. When using electronic technology to facilitate evaluation of research, social workers should ensure that participants provide informed consent for the use of such technology.

Social workers should assess whether participants are able to use the technology and, when appropriate, offer reasonable alternatives to participate in the evaluation of research. So again, whenever it comes to technology, we want to make sure that they're aware of the risks, the benefits, how to utilize it. you know, make any adjustments as needed. G, when evaluation of research participants are incapable of giving informed consent. So again, that's permission to engage in whatever the service, whatever the activity is.

Social workers should provide an appropriate explanation to the participants, obtain the participants assent to the extent they are able and obtain written consent from an appropriate proxy. So again, appropriate proxy could be, you know, the spouse, caregiver, whoever it may be, but we just want to make sure that it's appropriate. H, social workers should never design or conduct evaluation or research that does not use consent procedures such as certain forms of naturalistic observation and archival research unless rigorous and responsible review of the research have found it to be justified because of its perspective, scientific, educational, or applied value and unless equally. effective alternative procedures that do not involve waiver or consent are not feasible so again we always want to get consent keep the participants in the loop and we want to make sure that what we're using you know has some backing behind it it's not like again they're saying here um naturalistic observations and archival research unless rigorous and responsible review of the research has found it to be justified because of this prospective scientific education or applied value and unless equally effective alternative procedures that do not involve waiver of consent are not feasible meaning like again it's back it's not just us just doing it type of thing there's a reason behind it there's data there's some type of evidence that supports this i social workers should inform participants of their right to withdraw from evaluation and research at any time without penalty So just kind of letting them know like, hey, at any time if you want to back out, if you don't feel comfortable, you can do so.

You're not going to face any consequences or penalty. J. Social workers should take appropriate steps to ensure that participants in evaluation and research have access to appropriate supportive services.

So, you know, depending on what it is, we want to make sure that they have the appropriate support and again, anything that they may need. K. Social workers engaged in evaluation and research should protect participants. from unwarranted physical or mental distress harm danger or deprivation so again we don't want to put them at risk of anything detrimental to their health so we just want to be mindful of that l social workers engaged in the evaluation of services should discuss collected information only for professional purposes and only with people professionally concerned with this information so just letting them know this information isn't going to be like hey check this out you know joe schmoe or anyone like that it's for professional reasons. M, social workers engaged in evaluation of research should ensure the anonymity or confidentiality of participants and of the data obtained from them.

Social workers should inform participants of any limits of confidentiality, the measures that will be taken to ensure confidentiality, and when any records containing research data will be destroyed. So again, really keeping in a loop about just how all this information is going to be utilized and when certain things are going to be done. And again, just keeping the participants in the loop.

N, social workers who report evaluation and research results should protect participants'confidentiality by admitting identifying information unless proper consent has been obtained, authorizing disclosure. So again, confidentiality, making sure that their private information is protected. O, social workers should report evaluation and research findings accurately. They should not fabricate or falsify results and should take steps to correct any errors later found and published data using standard publication methods.

So, again, we don't want to, again, falsify or add any fluff or anything like that. We want it to be accurate. P. Social workers engaged in evaluation of research should be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest and dual relations with participants, should inform participants when a real or potential conflict of interest arises, and should take steps to resolve the issue in a manner that makes the participants'interest primary. So again, notice how, again, they're not clients, but with our participants, we're putting our best foot forward.

We're keeping them in the loop with everything. We're not... crossing any boundaries.

We don't want anything influencing anything, right? We just want to keep that clear, appropriate boundaries. NQ, social workers should educate themselves, their students, and their colleagues about responsible research practices.

So again, anytime that, you know, there's going to be research being done, we want to make sure that, hey, we keep everyone in the loop, especially when we have experience doing it. We're like, hey, this is how you want to proceed. You want to watch out for this. You want to be mindful of that.

So again, it just... for the betterment of the profession and the participants as a whole. Okay, tribe, that's it for today's video. That was section five of the NASW Code of Ethics breakdown.

Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and tell a social work friend because we don't want to be licensed by ourselves. All right, tribe, I'll see you next video.

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