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Learning Objectives:
CO 1: Analyze the major ethical theories in the history of moral philosophy as put forward by philosophers in key ethical texts.
CO2: Apply ethical theories to current issues and real-life scenarios.
CO 3: Evaluate different frameworks for developing one’s own ethical and moral philosophy.
Instructions: 
Choose one of the four templates, Markkula- APA or MLA, or Brown – APA or MLA, and follow directions. The information below offers an elaboration on these directions.
In a section titled “Theories” identify between 1 and 3 moral theories you will use to build your compass (deontological, utilitarian, common good, virtue, etc.) along with a short, documented definition for each theory. The definition should be in your own words. As citations are NOT just for quotations, be sure to give your resources proper credit with citations. 
In a section titled “Explanation” explain for each theory how it would help you make what you feel would be the right decision and in what situations (e.g. Using deontology at work to ensure the company’s policies are kept and its reputation is upheld; Using care ethics at home as a way to be equitable with the kids, etc.).
In a third section titled “Compass Applied” choose one topic from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (under “Ethics Spotlight”) or another pressing ethical situation you or others you know are facing at the moment. It must be a legitimate moral conundrum like keeping a secret about a cheating spouse, cheating on a spouse or being an accessory to a crime. You can also pick a current event like the possibility of electing a convicted felon as president, busing illegal immigrants from Texas to other states without their permission, or passing laws that allow teens to work longer hours and in dangerous situations. Then using either Framework for Ethical Decision Making (Markkula or Brown), walk through the steps to make an ethical decision and justify what you decide is the moral action to take in this situation. USE the template and DO NOT delete the section headings.

s your work on your case study, make sure you complete the following:
Choose the situation on which to write. Gather as much information as possible about the situation. You may use your text as well as outside sources. Analyze all of the elements surrounding the situation:
Stakeholders
Policies
Torts
Ethical issues
Spirituality views
Determine the final solution implemented. Critical thinking, decision making, and leadership styles will be explored. Gather information about why the solution worked. Construct a 4-page case study in APA format. You should have at least 3-4 references. Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research.
Examples of adverse events:
Medication errors. Medication-related harm affects 1 out of every 30 patients in health care
Surgical errors. Surgical errors continue to occur at a high rate; 10% of preventable patient harm in health care was reported in surgical settings.
Health care-associated infections. Health care-associated infections result in extended duration of hospital stays.
Sepsis. Of all sepsis cases managed in hospitals, 23.6% were found to be health care associated, and approximately 24.4% of affected patients lost their lives as a result.
Diagnostic errors. These occur in 5–20% of physician–patient encounters. Most people will suffer a diagnostic error in their lifetime. Patient falls. Patient falls are the most frequent adverse events in hospitals.
Venous thromboembolism is a highly burdensome and preventable cause of patient harm, which contributes to one third of the complications attributed to hospitalization.
Pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers affect more than 1 in 10 adult patients admitted to hospitals. they have a significant impact on the mental and physical health of individuals, and their quality of life.
Patient misidentification.