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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Healthcare Professionalism
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Whistleblowing in the Israeli nursing profession is under-researched and not integrated into professional-ethical discussions.
  • Patient safety and rights can be jeopardized by professional misconduct.
  • Understanding nurses' disclosure behaviors is crucial for improving healthcare environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nurses' willingness to disclose patient safety risks in Israel.
  • To differentiate between internal (within the organization) and external (outside the organization) whistleblowing intentions.
  • To identify factors influencing nurses' decisions to report misconduct.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted focusing on the distinction between internal and external whistleblowing.
  • Nurse respondents evaluated the severity of colleague and manager misconduct.
  • Willingness to disclose and preferred reporting channels were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Nurses perceived misconduct by colleagues and managers as very serious.
  • Respondents expressed a strong desire to rectify wrongdoing and a willingness to act.
  • Nurses were significantly more inclined towards internal whistleblowing than external disclosure.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses demonstrate a commitment to addressing patient safety issues.
  • A clear preference exists for reporting concerns through internal organizational channels.
  • The study highlights a pattern of reduced disclosure willingness as the reporting circle widens externally.