To Tell or Not to Tell?

Assume you are a nursing director for a nursing home. Youve been working at your facility for a few short months when you learn the company that owns the home has been improperly overbilling Medicare for the care and services provided to your residents. You bring this to the attention of the companys managers, but they do nothing. You then notify the appropriate authorities (becoming a whistle-blower) and, dismayed by the fraud and other problems, you quit.

Several months later you interview for a new position as nursing director at another company. The interview is with a panel of 10 decision makers, including the CEO, medical director, and other administrators, who will decide whether you get the job.

One other important detail: This facility is just two miles from the one you reported to the authorities before quitting. Nursing, like other industries, tends to be a very close circle of people who often cross paths repeatedly in different jobs over time.

Your Response

What would you do about divulging information regarding your allegations against your previous employer? Choose your answer from the options below. Be sure to explain and justify your choice.

1. Do not divulge the whistle-blowing.
2. Wait until you learn the outcome of the interview; if you dont get the offer, dont share the information.
3. Wait until you learn the outcome of the panel interview; if you get a job offer, then tell the person who makes you the offer about the allegations.
4. Tell all members of the panel during your interview.
5. Create and explain another course of action.