Monitoring care internally Flashcards
1
Q
who in healthcare settings are likely to internally monitor service users care ?
A
-line managers
-lead / senior nurses
-doctors
2
Q
what is whistleblowing ?
A
whistleblowing is where staff may raise concerns about patient care , the concerns are reported to relevant staff in the hospital such as a hospital manager , a doctor or a senior nurse
3
Q
what are the negative impacts when whistleblowing policies aren’t followed ?
A
-bad practice will continue , harming individuals
-there will be more complaints from service users
-staff may leave or underperform
-the service provider may receive more negative reports
4
Q
why should whistleblowing be encouraged ?
A
-whistle-blowers are protected by law and shouldn’t be treated unfairly or lose their job
