Write and implement a whistleblower policy that protects employees, practice

Article Overview

This article covers how a medical practice can create and put into action a whistleblower or employee reporting policy. It focuses on organizational culture, staff training, documentation, neutrality in handling complaints, privacy and confidentiality issues, and when concerns may need to be escalated outside the practice. It is aimed at practice leaders, administrators, compliance-minded staff, and legal or risk-management advisors who want to understand the broad considerations involved in building an effective reporting policy.