Charles Cullen is a nurse suspected of killing as many as 40 patients during the course of his nursing career. He worked for nine different hospitals and one nursing home in New York and Pennsylvania; leaving behind a trail of suspicion. At seven of those hospitals he was under investigation, fired, or forced to resign, yet he never failed to secure another job. Apparently, not one institution gave him a bad reference. The articles above provide further information about Mr. Cullen and his crimes. Do you feel that the hospitals that employed Mr. Cullen should have informed potential employers of their suspicions? Why or why not? Describe how the hospitals involved failed in their ethical duty to the patients they serve. What ethical principles, values, or virtues were violated? What are some reasons why hospital leadership would fail to inform other potential employers about Mr. Cullen? Every institution should have a Code of Ethics that defines behavior consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Based on the list of value statements on page 257 in the text, 

describe how these institutions failed in their mission

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Yes I believe that the hospitals that employed Charles Cullen should have informed potential employers of their suspicions As nurses we have a duty to protect our patients from harm By failing to info... View the full answer