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Apr 26, 2021 · Whistleblowers are very aware of the risks they take when exposing problems within their organizations. However, these complaints are often based on strong moral grounds and professional integrity. The author hopes that, one day, whistleblowers will be viewed as changemakers and heroes instead of troublesome employees. Sarah Handzel, BSN, RN.
Dec 10, 2021 · It was because their allegation was ignored. In almost two-thirds of the cases, the company just ignored the complaint. In another 10 percent of cases, the company is actually engaging in a cover-up. And then on top of that, some companies retaliate against the whistleblower, with firing being the most severe form of retaliation.
However, to what extent whistleblowers more often suffer from severe mental health problems than “normal” groups or identified groups at risk for mental health problems is unknown. Knowledge about possible differences or similarities in prevalence of mental health problems may help to determine if and what (additional) protective or supportive interventions for whistleblowers are needed.
May 11, 2017 · Wrongdoing in healthcare varies from inappropriate behaviour to illegal action. Whistle-blowing can have negative consequences for the whistle-blower, often in the form of bullying or retribution. Despite the wrongdoing and negative tone of whistle-blowing, there is limited literature exploring them in healthcare.
- Johanna Pohjanoksa, Minna Stolt, Riitta Suhonen, Eliisa Löyttyniemi, Helena Leino-Kilpi
- 2019
Sep 1, 2021 · A total of 82 studies were included in the final set of literature. Negative consequences to whistle-blowers include occupational, legal, financial, socioemotional, and other (e.g., physical health, character assassination) effects. Positive consequences to clinical services include improvements to patient safety and in successes of employment ...
- Charmaine R Lim, Melvyn W B Zhang, Syeda F Hussain, Roger C M Ho
- 2017
AbstractIn Brief. Healthcare professionals who raise concerns about workplace safety or other problems should be praised as heroes and changemakers. However, some whistleblowers face retaliation for speaking out, and the incidence of retaliation cases against these employees has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jul 26, 2017 · The ability of staff and clinicians to report concerns about patient safety is key to preventing errors and improving safety. This review explores the evidence on positive and negative consequences of whistleblowing to help guide development of future whistleblowing policies.
