Sexual Harassment Flashcards
What is the most common form of sexual harassment
gender harassment : behaviors that communicate that women do not belong or do not merit respect
what gender is more likely to commit sexual harassment?
what gender experiences sexual harassment more?
men
women
true or false: superiors are more likely to commit sexual harassment than coworkers and peers?
false! coworkers and peers are more likely to commit
true or false: sexual harassment is typically an isolated incident?
False! occur in patterns, series often escalating
unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is what
what is the defining characteristic of this?
the EEOC sexual harassment definition
defining characteristic = UNWANTED
name the three types of sexual harassment
gender harassment
unwanted sexual attention
sexual coercion
which of the three types of sexual harassment is the most common
gender harassment
what is the definition of gender harassment
anything that puts down another gender or puts them in a space that limits them
give an example of direct and ambient gender harassment
direct: saying something to a gender (you’re so small you can’t transfer me)
ambient: creating an environment that limits people (people in power of one gender specifically limiting the other gender under them)
Definition of unwanted sexual attention
physical OR VERBAL unwanted sexual advances, which include assault
Definition of sexual coercion
favorable professional or education treatment is conditioned on sexual activity; quid pro quo
according to new England journal of medicine what percentage of female doctors were harassed by patients
75%
what % of medical trainees had experienced at least one form of sexual harassment or discrimination?
60%
inappropriate sexual behavior committed by a patient and directed to a clinician, staff or other patient in a health care setting is called what?
IPSB: inappropriate patient sexual behavior
in one of the studies we read, what was the most common predictive risk factor for IPSB
clinical inexperience
what percentage of respondents indicated exposure to IPSB t/o career
84%
what % of respondents reported IPSEB within the past 12 months
47%
name the four predictive risk factors for IPSB
male pt
female clinician
pt with cognitive impairment
clinical inexperience (most common risk factor)
one quarter to one half of professionals experiencing IPSB demonstrate what?
psychological consequences: anger, guilt, fear, anxiety, self- consciousness, depression
name a couple of the impacts IPSB have on the profession/work place
decreased productivity absenteeism distraction loss of motivation resignation lawsuits quality of care decreases burn out: gradual onset, and destructive professional relationships suffer mentoring suffers advancement suffers
true or false; you can legally transfer a patients care to another therapists caseload as well as terminate care
true! I assume you just need to document a legitimate reason to do so
what is the most commonly used informal response to inappropriate sexual behavior?
ignoring
is the most commonly used informal response to inappropriate behavior successful?
no! ignoring is not successful yet it is the most prevalent
what is the successful technique with PWCI patients that may not be as true for the general population
distraction or redirection
experienced or new clinicians are more likely to directly report pt response?
experienced clinicians
is distraction and redirection successful in the general population
yes! but direct confrontation is probably even more useful
what do you always always do to respond to someones sexual harassment of you as the PT
document it! even if you do not make a formal complaint (affect, subjective, assessment)
what does ERASE stand for when talking about misconduct by patients?
Expect misbehavior and make a plan for protection
Recognize misconduct and inappropriate behavior
Address behaviors when they occur
Support your colleagues when you see misconduct
E establish/encourage policies and workships
name a couple things that assertive communication constitutes
get their attention: use their name
make eye contact
express your concern
state the problem
suggest some for of action
do you talk to your supervisor before or after talking an experience through with a coworker
before! we can be good at talking ourselves out of doing things.
you don’t need to be making a formal complaint you can just be putting it on the table
what are some of the biggest things you can do as a manager for your employees who may experience sexual harassment?
encourage reporting! train bystanders! alert employees of their rights! Policies and procedures resources empower mentors sensitize and educate employees
communicate when and how to transfer pts to another PT as well as how to terminate care
failure to do what as a manager leaves to liable?
failure to investigate/act!
consulting with other health professionals, referring physician, HR EEOC official is what?
action a manager can take
Title VII of civil rights act 1964
enforced by whom?
What is its dual focus
what are the two legal standards for action
applies to companies how big
enforced by: EEOC
What is its dual focus
- quid pro quo
- hostile work environment
what are the two legal standards for action
- sever or pervasive
- affects working conditions
applies to companies WITH 15 OR MORE EMPLOYEES
What is the key language of title VII of civil rights act
severe OR pervasive: doesn’t need to be both
informed consent: what is it, have we been good at it
making sure you ask before you do anything
we haven’t been super good at it
perceived misconception includes what general concepts
white coat misperception
knowledge or ignorance of the scope of practice
balance of power
pt vulnerability
PT’s regard touch as what to our profession
integral!
provides physical and emotional security
the use of touch varies across what two things the articles we read talked about
health care professionals
gender
informed consent includes the idea of what rights when it comes to the pt.
the patient must be able to make sound decisions for themselves and that they are given enough information about the substantial risks that apply
Competent individuals should be provided with adequate, intelligible information about the proposed physical therapy. This is the concept surrounding what
informed consent
what protections should you take for yourself in terms of informed consent
clearly identify yourself
assess cognition
chose words carefully
use third party when appropriate
cultural responsiveness
ask for consent
three step process for consent
what: explain what you’ll be doing
why: explain why you feel the action is necessary
is that okay? ensure understanding and getting consent
is it within pts right to file a complaint
yes of course why did you even make a card for this
true or false: pts have the right to an interpreter
true: bc they have the right to be communicated with in a manner that is clear
