Whistleblower Reporting System Form

Wrongdoings involving the hospital are defined as a suspicion based on reasonable grounds which include, but are not limited to:‍

• A violation of any law (ie. theft, embezzlement, fraud);
• Concerns relating to quality or malpractice of care, including abuse of patients by any party and/or negligence of patient care in violation of corporate policies;
• A significant violation of Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital’s Codes of Conduct, rules, regulations or policies (e.g. Workplace Relations and Behaviour Policy);
• A gross waste of funds, misleading financial reporting and/or accounting irregularities, the falsification of records or abuse of expense accounts;
• Side deals” or “under the table” dealings with contractors for personal benefit, including receiving kickbacks, gifts or other benefits;
• A substantial mismanagement, intentional suppression, destruction or manipulation of information/documents regarding facts to suppress information about the above mentioned irregularities;
• Significant harm to hospital property, including disposal or destruction of dangerous goods or products and failing to report such disposal/destruction in accordance with legislation;
• An abuse of authority; and/or
• A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.