Whistleblowing

[TheOtherHalf]

I dont know whether this would actually be classed as whistleblowing.
There was an incident at work the other night when I was the chef on duty. This involved a member of staff and a member of the public. I had to report the staff person in our `incident diary` for our boss to see the next day. I felt awful about doing this as this staff could be disciplined or even lose his job but he had done this sort of thing before which is on record so boss does know about him. But still felt bad as some other staff have gone against me for doing this, but only because the consequence of this could have an effect on us all. If it hadnt involved a member of the public I wouldnt have reported him, but they threatened to go to the local paper and as you know the NHS has a bad press already, so I took details of name and address etc. and said I would get it dealt with in order to calm them down.
The staff member was hauled into the office yesterday after having given my version of the matter and I havnt heard anymore as I finished shift early yesterday.

[Bbbananas]

oh dear oh dear oh dear....

Don't worry ToH - you were only doing your job.

[TheOtherHalf]

Thanks Salla. This is what Im trying to convince my of. My hubby thinks so too

[Bbbananas]

I made a faux pas last week - had a little outburst & rant about my manager which I am dearly hoping does not get back to her. It was at a social event outside of work, and I was pi$$ed, so shouldn't be dragged into work. But I spent all last weekend worrying about its consequences & potential subsequent atmosphere and backlash.

[Jemisa]

Its such a worry tho isn't it? These things play on your mind, get exagerated in one's mind. your head can't seem to shake it, you're argueing with your concience, (sigh)
you don't need it,
I hope everything is resolved in a proper way. TOH, Good Luck.

jem

[TheOtherHalf]

Thanks Jem. Youre right. I hardly slept that night thinking about it. Going over and over in my mind about what I would say to my boss. Try to smooth it over a bit ? or tell it like it was ? and how to react to this person when I next see him

[RATTER15]

I have whistle blown a few times now and currently in a battle over an issue, my last whistle blow had my Manager, deputy manager and 3 other staff members dismissed, on one occaision I even lost my job for whistleblowing. I will never keep quiet if I am aware of injustices or abuse of my staff or clients!! it happens. The thing is, dont winge about things or you will not be taken seriously, write everything down immediately it happens including witness names etc. Whistle blowing is effective, I really dont hesitate!!

[TheOtherHalf]

Thanks Ratter. You are right and I dont really regret what Ive done. It was my duty and like you, I like to stand up for justice.