If you’re a registered nurse, LPN, CNA or any healthcare professional at a hospital, you’re in a position to notice patient safety problems and unsafe working conditions. When you do, it’s part of your job to report these issues to the hospital. Patient safety should...
Whistleblower
VIDEO: The law protects whistleblowers | Law Office of Twila S. White
A whistleblower is an employee who suffers retaliation for coming forward to report the illegal activities of his or her employer. Most states have laws that protect whistleblowers. Unfortunately, an employer may disguise adverse employment actions with pretext. For...
When it comes to whistleblowing, know your rights
Imagine you are at work when you overhear supervisors talking about the latest round of interview candidates. They mention one of the candidates is Muslim, and then agree that someone like that could never work there. You also notice that certain workers are routinely...
Common workplace dangers and how to report them
Los Angeles workers know that a safe environment is essential for keeping workplaces free of accidents and other hazards. However, some employers forgo important safety regulations to the peril of their employees. That’s why it’s vital that workers can easily...
Nurses play a key role in reporting patient safety and privacy violations
As a nurse, you are highly trained not only in caring for patients’ physical well-being, but also in respecting their privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) establishes detailed patient privacy requirements that all health...