Health-care Workers' Whistle-blower Protection Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS290, “Health-care Workers' Whistle-blower Protection Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Health-care Workers' Whistle-blower Protection Act is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia Assembly. This bill aims to provide protection to health-care workers who report concerns or wrongdoing within the system, allowing them to do so without fear of retaliation. If passed, it would establish a framework for investigating and addressing these concerns, ensuring a safe and transparent environment for health-care professionals to speak up when necessary.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Health-care Workers' Whistle-blower Protection Act.
- 02The Minister of Health shall establish a confidential reporting system for health-care workers to report concerns or incidents.
- 03A health-care worker who reports a concern or incident in good faith shall be protected from reprisal or retaliation.
- 04The Minister of Health shall investigate all reports made under this Act and take corrective action if necessary.
- 05The Minister of Health shall report annually to the Legislative Assembly on the number of reports received and actions taken.
Vote roll
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