When do I call Ethics?
Are you struggling to decide whether the case on your hands requires the attention of the Ethics & Discernment Centre? Access the "When do I call Ethics" document to help you make a decision.
COVID-19
Visit our Current Issues page for information on:
- Moral Distress
- What Did I Sign Up For?
- Resource links
Moral Distress Support
Moral distress is a growing concern for health care professionals and organizations during COVID-19. It is a harm that we can’t see that arises when care providers feel trapped in a compromise that undermines their sense of ethical integrity.
Use the attached self-care planning tool to create a lifestyle that supports personal well being.
Access the video on 'Building A Moral Distress Plan' presented by Dr. Eleanor Stewart here
If you would like support in you or your team’s experience of moral distress, please contact us.
Key Resources
Our Commitment to Ethical Integrity is the Covenant Health code of conduct. It has been developed in tandem with a policy established by our Board of Directors to support a statement on organizational conduct that applies to the entire Covenant Health team—Board members, staff, physicians and volunteers.
The Health Ethics Guide is a foundational resource used by Covenant Health. Hard copies are available to Covenant Health staff, contact us to request one.
Click here to view all our resources and publications.
Latest News
- Click here to view our 2021-22 Annual Report (Summary of Activities).
- Our September 2022 newsletter is now available. Click here to join the Ethics Centre mailing list.
- The Ethics & Discernment Centre invites you to their Virtual Ethics Seminar on June 22nd, 2021 from 11:30 A.M-1:00 P.M MST. Title: Trust During Uncertain Times. Register here before June 18, 2021.
- Covenant Health reports annually to the Public Interest Commissioner on any disclosures of wrongdoing brought forward to our designated officer. Access the 2021 public interest disclosure report here
- Covenant Health named one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute. Read more about this honour