Week 4: Whistleblowing Flashcards
1
Q
What is whistleblowing?
A
Where a worker reports a wrongdoing in the public interest
2
Q
What law protects whistleblowers?
A
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
3
Q
What counts as whistleblowing?
A
- a criminal offence
- someones health and safety is in danger
- risk or actual damage to the environment
- a miscarriage of justice
- the company breaking the law
- covering up a wrongdoing
4
Q
What does not count as whistleblowing?
A
Personal grievances
5
Q
Who can you tell?
A
- employers
- a lawyer
- Care Quality Commission
6
Q
What did the Francis report highlight?
A
-Bullying culture, poor skill mix, staff and patient concerns being ignored and patient care not being prioritised at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust
7
Q
What were the 5 sections of recommendations from the Francis Report?
A
- new fundamental standards of compliance
- greater openness, transparency and candour
- improved support for compassionate, caring and committed nursing
- accurate, useful and relevant information
- better healthcare leaderships
8
Q
What are 2 case study examples of whistleblowing?
A
Stuart Gardner and Whorlton Hall
