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What action may leave a Chaplain open to disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal from Cowlitz Chaplaincy?
What action may leave a Chaplain open to disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal from Cowlitz Chaplaincy?
- Obtaining confidential information from First Responders or Community members
- Sharing confidential information with other Chaplains involved in the incident
- Failing to report confidential information obtained in a one-on-one situation while on scene (correct)
- Not informing individuals about the limits of confidentiality prior to discussion
What is the most ethical approach when reporting circumstances where an individual is in danger to self or others?
What is the most ethical approach when reporting circumstances where an individual is in danger to self or others?
- Report the information to appropriate authorities without informing the individual first
- Request written permission from the person in danger before reporting the information
- Inform the individual that you must share the information with appropriate authorities (correct)
- Seek permission from other Chaplains before reporting the information
Under what circumstances may exceptions to the confidentiality rules be made according to the text?
Under what circumstances may exceptions to the confidentiality rules be made according to the text?
- In cases of clear and immediate probability of bodily harm to a child, elder, or domestic violence (correct)
- When a Chaplain requests it in writing
- When there is a need for sharing confidential information with family members
- If other Chaplains are directly involved in the incident
What type of information is considered 'Confidential Information' under this agreement?
What type of information is considered 'Confidential Information' under this agreement?
What should First Responders, their families, or community members receiving Chaplaincy services be advised of?
What should First Responders, their families, or community members receiving Chaplaincy services be advised of?
What is the required level of confidentiality for Chaplains in their role?
What is the required level of confidentiality for Chaplains in their role?
When can information revealed to the Chaplain be disclosed without permission?
When can information revealed to the Chaplain be disclosed without permission?
What is the expected level of confidentiality for communications between the Chaplain and those they counsel?
What is the expected level of confidentiality for communications between the Chaplain and those they counsel?
