Maryjan
Fiala,
M.S.
Consumer and Family Programs Specialist
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Maryjan Fiala's commitment to interprofessional collaboration is influenced by her son's complex medical journey. After his premature birth and nearly 19 months in the hospital, he transitioned to home, still requiring ventilator support and around-the-clock care. Maryjan serves as the Consumer and Family Programs Specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute in addition to teaching undergraduate business courses. Maryjan is pursuing a PhD in Adult Learning and Leadership at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on the construction of knowledge among caregivers and health care professionals, reflecting her dedication to improving patient and family experiences.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Ethical guidelines of principles and standards of conduct for a profession are generally referred to as ethical codes. Gifford (2024) compared the ethical codes of behavior analysts, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and speech-language pathologists, identifying common themes such as confidentiality, informed consent, welfare, and equality. While these professions share core values, differences in their ethical codes can impact collaboration. As healthcare professionals increasingly work with other fields to support patient needs, understanding the ethical codes and scopes of…