Harassment and charges of retaliation can have negative effects on a health center. This information bulletin 1) gives examples of conduct that constitutes harassment, bullying or whistleblower retaliation, 2) provides examples of consequences of harassment and retaliation, and 3) recommends steps that health centers can take to minimize instances of harassment and whistleblower retaliation, as well as protect itself from potential liability.
Important NACHC Library Content Note: This technical assistance resource was developed prior to the August 2017 release of the Health Center Compliance Manual by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). The BPHC Compliance Manual, issued August 2017, indicates where PINS, PALs and other program guidance are now superseded or subsumed by the BPHC Compliance Manual.
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