- Whistleblowing – Introduction
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
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Whistleblowing – GPs
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Brief description of Whistleblowing
By the end of this section, you will understand: The meaning and definition of whistleblowing The potential consequences of ignoring staff concerns The key benefits of encouraging whistleblowing Common barriers that prevent individuals from speaking up Module 1: Introduction
By the end of this section, you will understand: The meaning of whistleblowing The consequences of ignoring staff concerns The benefits of encouraging whistleblowing The barriers that prevent people from speaking up Why whistleblowers should be protected and viewed positively Module 2 : Employer’s responsibility
By the end of this section, you will understand: The research-based benefits of supporting whistleblowers How employers should encourage whistleblowing within the Practice What a comprehensive whistleblowing policy must contain How a whistleblowing policy should be promoted Module 3 : employee’s responsibility
By the end of this section, you will understand: How to prepare before making a disclosure What actions to avoid when raising a concern What external support is available to whistleblowers How to report concerns to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) The meaning of a “protected disclosure” and the legal protection it provides