Cataleya Whistelblower Policy V1.0
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
In keeping with the policy of maintaining the highest standards of conduct and ethics, Cataleya will investigate complaints of suspected wrongdoing occurring within its programs and services; fraudulent or dishonest use or misuse of its resources or property; violations of agency policy; and violations of local, state, and federal law (each, “Suspected Wrongdoing”). Employees, contractors, board members, volunteers, clients, and community members are encouraged to report all suspected wrongdoing under the procedures set forth below.
This policy supplements, and does not replace, Cataleya’s unlawful harassment and discrimination policy and/or any other complaint resolution/grievance policy, and any procedures required by law, regulation, or funding source requirements
1.1 Objective
2. Procedure
2.1 Good Faith
2.2 Reporting
A person’s concerns about Suspected Wrongdoing should be reported to his/her immediate supervisor. If a person is not comfortable reporting to his/her supervisor, concerns may be reported to the Cataleya’s Director of Human Resources the Cataleya’s Executive Director, or the designated compliance officer.
If the Suspected Wrongdoing concerns a board member or the Executive Director, the report should be made to the Chairperson of the Cataleya’s Board of Directors. If the Suspected Wrongdoing concerns the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the report should be made to the Chairperson of the Board’s Audit Committee.
Reports of Suspected Wrongdoing should contain the names of the individuals involved, dates, and a description of the actions believed to be Suspected Wrongdoing. At no time should an individual who has reported or is considering reporting Suspected Wrongdoing undertake an independent investigation into the matter to obtain additional information.
2.3 Confidentiality
2.4 Investigation
• conduct which is an offense or a breach of law, e.g. fraud, corruption or theft
• disclosures related to miscarriages of justice
• health and safety risks, including risks to patients/visitors as well as other employees
• damage to the environment, e.g., green issues
• Verbal, sexual, or physical abuse of patients, or other unethical conduct/behavior
• discrimination on grounds of sex, race or disability or religion
• poor clinical practice
• malpractice
• professional misconduct
• nepotism
2.5 Checklist
• Date(s) of incident(s)
• Type of incident
• Description of incident(s)/details of concerns
• Where did it happen?
• Who has been involved?
• If possible, explain how you think the matter may be best resolved or start thinking about it in preparation for any meetings you may be required to attend (if you have shared your identity).
If you feel comfortable sharing your identity then please provide us with your name, your work location, and contact details.
