Sexual Harassment

Question 1

What is the most common form of sexual harassment

Answer 1

gender harassment : behaviors that communicate that women do not belong or do not merit respect

Question 2

what gender is more likely to commit sexual harassment?

what gender experiences sexual harassment more?

Answer 2

men

women

Question 3

true or false: superiors are more likely to commit sexual harassment than coworkers and peers?

Answer 3

false! coworkers and peers are more likely to commit

Question 4

true or false: sexual harassment is typically an isolated incident?

Answer 4

False! occur in patterns, series often escalating

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

the EEOC sexual harassment definition

defining characteristic = UNWANTED

Question 6

name the three types of sexual harassment

Answer 6

gender harassment

unwanted sexual attention

sexual coercion

Question 7

which of the three types of sexual harassment is the most common

Answer 7

gender harassment

Question 8

what is the definition of gender harassment

Answer 8

anything that puts down another gender or puts them in a space that limits them

Question 9

give an example of direct and ambient gender harassment

Answer 9

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)

Question 10

Definition of unwanted sexual attention

Answer 10

physical OR VERBAL unwanted sexual advances, which include assault

Question 11

Definition of sexual coercion

Answer 11

favorable professional or education treatment is conditioned on sexual activity; quid pro quo

Question 12

according to new England journal of medicine what percentage of female doctors were harassed by patients

Answer 12

75%

Question 13

what % of medical trainees had experienced at least one form of sexual harassment or discrimination?

Answer 13

60%

Question 14

inappropriate sexual behavior committed by a patient and directed to a clinician, staff or other patient in a health care setting is called what?

Answer 14

IPSB: inappropriate patient sexual behavior

Question 15

in one of the studies we read, what was the most common predictive risk factor for IPSB

Answer 15

clinical inexperience

Question 16

what percentage of respondents indicated exposure to IPSB t/o career

Answer 16

84%

Question 17

what % of respondents reported IPSEB within the past 12 months

Answer 17

47%

Question 18

name the four predictive risk factors for IPSB

Answer 18

male pt
female clinician
pt with cognitive impairment
clinical inexperience (most common risk factor)

Question 19

one quarter to one half of professionals experiencing IPSB demonstrate what?

Answer 19

psychological consequences: anger, guilt, fear, anxiety, self- consciousness, depression

Question 20

name a couple of the impacts IPSB have on the profession/work place

Answer 20

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

Question 21

true or false; you can legally transfer a patients care to another therapists caseload as well as terminate care

Answer 21

true! I assume you just need to document a legitimate reason to do so

Question 22

what is the most commonly used informal response to inappropriate sexual behavior?

Answer 22

ignoring

Question 23

is the most commonly used informal response to inappropriate behavior successful?

Answer 23

no! ignoring is not successful yet it is the most prevalent

Question 24

what is the successful technique with PWCI patients that may not be as true for the general population

Answer 24

distraction or redirection

Question 25

experienced or new clinicians are more likely to directly report pt response?

Answer 25

experienced clinicians

Question 26

is distraction and redirection successful in the general population

Answer 26

yes! but direct confrontation is probably even more useful

Question 27

what do you always always do to respond to someones sexual harassment of you as the PT

Answer 27

document it! even if you do not make a formal complaint (affect, subjective, assessment)

Question 28

what does ERASE stand for when talking about misconduct by patients?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

name a couple things that assertive communication constitutes

Answer 29

get their attention: use their name make eye contact express your concern state the problem suggest some for of action

Question 30

do you talk to your supervisor before or after talking an experience through with a coworker

Answer 30

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

Question 31

what are some of the biggest things you can do as a manager for your employees who may experience sexual harassment?

Answer 31

``` 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

Question 32

failure to do what as a manager leaves to liable?

Answer 32

failure to investigate/act!

Question 33

consulting with other health professionals, referring physician, HR EEOC official is what?

Answer 33

action a manager can take

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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

Question 35

What is the key language of title VII of civil rights act

Answer 35

severe OR pervasive: doesn't need to be both

Question 36

informed consent: what is it, have we been good at it

Answer 36

making sure you ask before you do anything we haven't been super good at it

Question 37

perceived misconception includes what general concepts

Answer 37

white coat misperception knowledge or ignorance of the scope of practice balance of power pt vulnerability

Question 38

PT's regard touch as what to our profession

Answer 38

integral! provides physical and emotional security

Question 39

the use of touch varies across what two things the articles we read talked about

Answer 39

health care professionals gender

Question 40

informed consent includes the idea of what rights when it comes to the pt.

Answer 40

the patient must be able to make sound decisions for themselves and that they are given enough information about the substantial risks that apply

Question 41

Competent individuals should be provided with adequate, intelligible information about the proposed physical therapy. This is the concept surrounding what

Answer 41

informed consent

Question 42

what protections should you take for yourself in terms of informed consent

Answer 42

clearly identify yourself assess cognition chose words carefully use third party when appropriate cultural responsiveness ask for consent

Question 43

three step process for consent

Answer 43

what: explain what you'll be doing why: explain why you feel the action is necessary is that okay? ensure understanding and getting consent

Question 44

is it within pts right to file a complaint

Answer 44

yes of course why did you even make a card for this

Question 45

true or false: pts have the right to an interpreter

Answer 45

true: bc they have the right to be communicated with in a manner that is clear