A nurse is concerned because novice nurses are having their orientation period shortened and are being placed in charge nurse positions
The nurse has documented unsafe care and decisions by these novice nurses. To be protected from retaliation by the employer, this nurse must "blow the whistle" by:
a. holding a public forum in the agency cafeteria to discuss concerns.
b. reporting concerns to state and/or national agencies regulating the agency.
c. calling co-workers outside the workplace to informally discuss wrongdoing.
d. contacting The Joint Commission to report unsafe conditions.
ANS: B
Correct: The whistle blower is not protected until concerns are reported to the state or national regulatory agency.
Incorrect:
a. Holding a public forum does not in any way offer protection.
c. Reporting to state-national agencies that regulate the employer is the method to ensure whistle blower protection, and it is recommended that complaints be in writing.
d. Neither The Joint Commission nor the National Committee for Quality Assurance grants protection.
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