I am new role and there are records missing due to no process in place (I have instituted a process). The corporate quality nurse wants me to tell corporate that I lost the records instead of explaining that there wasn't a process that I have now put into place because he says he will look bad that he wasn't aware of the problem. I don't feel good doing that. So, I either piss this guy off or let corporate think I'm an idiot. What's the better choice?

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If I were in your shoes, I would choose to honestly state the facts, but I would focus on the solutions rather than placing blame on anyone.

The fact that you discovered flaws in the processes—resulting in some missing records—shortly after taking over the role is not necessarily your responsibility in itself. What truly matters is that you have identified the problem and established new procedures to prevent similar situations from recurring.

In the short term, acknowledging a problem can feel uncomfortable; however, in the long run, integrity and transparency typically earn far more trust than attempting to cover up an issue. Companies are often more concerned with *how* you handle a problem than with the mere fact that the problem existed.

I would avoid directly singling out any individual for blame; instead, I would objectively explain that the missing records were a result of inadequate processes at the time, and that measures have since been implemented to rectify the situation and prevent recurrence.

From the perspective of professional development, losing the goodwill of a colleague typically carries far less weight than losing management's trust in your integrity and judgment.

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It also sounds like the records that were lost pre-dated you since you are new. Hopefully stating the facts will work in your favor.

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Under no circumstances should you ever feel coerced or bullied into taking a fall for a problem that you identified and corrected. The very fact that your leadership is asking you to take a fall for their poor management is a HUGE "red flag." You may ruffle a few feathers with this one, but your transparency, honesty and willingness to come forward to identify an even bigger problem (your boss) should be commended. Never, ever, under any circumstances should you feel forced to compromise your character!

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Honesty, honesty, honesty otherwise if you lie your credibility is lost

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Honesty is always the way to go, you did the work you get the credit.

Yeah I think being honest, that's a ridiculous request on their part. If you can, make it sound as neutral as possible. Even if the records were lost though, wouldn't that still be this other person's fault? It's not that much better lol

Be abundantly clear to everyone concerned that truth matters and have no part in dishonesty! If the missing records are needed to complete a report then explain that the records are missing! This is a serious matter and I am glad to hear that you have a plan in place to prevent this issue going forward! If there is any information corporate has then maybe use what they have to rebuild the records! This requires a lot of time and patience . Maybe corporate will submit the report with an explanation regarding the missing records! There is no easy solution to this problem! Put the responsibility where it belongs and refuse to be held hostage with this problem! Corporate quality nurse should take responsibility for this and move on!

Tell the truth. He can come and they can fire you. They don't care

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