The accountability of the private sector towards citizens in times of crisis: vaccines, medicines and equipment

Abstract

In this article, we examine what the role of the private sector in times of crises is and whether the private sector is, and can be held to be, accountable. COVID-19 has amplified the difficulties with public–private partnerships and this article addresses several aspects concerning business enterprises, in particular transnational corporations, human rights and health sector activities, highlighting the key aspects to understand and address accountability issues. The article also explores accountability for the private sector, the processes to ensure accountability, and the relevance of regulation and self-regulation.

Congruence of Effective Leadership Values between Nurse Leaders and Staff Nurses in a Multicultural Medical City in Saudi Arabia: A Sequential Mixed-Methods Study

“…For nurse leaders and managers, the environment in which the nurses work may offer a flexible way to cultivate nursing expertise and attract and retain nursing specialists [32]. The nurse leader is expected to be accountable by taking full responsibility not only for her own actions, but also for the choices, actions, and omissions of their subordinates as they relate to ongoing learning, maintaining expertise, and preserving high standards of both patient care and professional values [33]. Nursing accountability also entails being held accountable to those who are impacted by one's nursing practice [34].…”