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Apr 26, 2021 · Using the pandemic to improve whistleblower support. But crises are prime opportunities for creative thinking and open communication among healthcare professionals.
Here’s why whistleblowing is vital for healthcare businesses: Stops minor issues from translating into serious damages. Whistleblowing uncovers an early warning sign of misconduct that could potentially escalate into legal, financial, and reputational catastrophes if not addressed.
Jun 27, 2013 · All health professionals should feel comfortable and confident in raising concerns about the quality of patient care in their workplace, without cultural or organisational issues presenting barriers.
- Kathy Oxtoby
- 2013
Apr 1, 2021 · 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.
- Nicolle O'Neill
- 2021
Nov 9, 2023 · By preventing misconduct or making misconduct harder to sustain, companies with effective whistleblowing policies can curtail lawsuits or mitigate damages, potentially resulting in lower business costs.
Individuals who express concerns can identify latent conditions that degrade safety in health care. This article examines this behavior in the context of the COVID pandemic and staff safety. The author highlights instances of peer and organizational retaliation against whistleblowers.
Why ‘blow the whistle’? A whistleblower is defined as a person who raises concern about wrongdoing. The term is quintessentially English derived from the practice of police officers blowing their whistles to alert colleagues and the public when they saw a crime committed and needed assistance.
