Miad Healthcare course helps foster respectful and professional environments

Sexual safety in healthcare workplaces continues to hit the headlines, despite high profile campaigns like #MeToo and #ThisIsNotWorking bringing widespread attention to the problem. Miad Healthcare’s comprehensive ‘Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Safety’ training course addresses the persistent issues of sexual harassment and abuse, to help ensure healthcare settings can be made safe havens for all – patients and employees alike.

Designed to foster respectful and professional environments within the healthcare sector, the three-hour course highlights the critical need for robust policies and quality education to effectively tackle the enduring issue. In a safe environment, participants gain strategies and resources to support themselves and their teams, learning how to contribute to the prevention and intervention of such incidents. Miad Healthcare also offers tailored packages to address specific organisational concerns, referencing existing policies as well as relevant regulation for maximum impact.

NHS England’s Sexual Safety Charter Assurance Framework provides a blueprint for employers and employees to recognise, report and prevent sexual misconduct, while the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ‘Good Medical Practice’ (GMP) 2024 edition now includes a specific section on sexual harassment. Reinforcing these organisational efforts, the Worker Protection Act 2023 places a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees.

“High-profile campaigns have brought widespread attention to the pervasive nature of sexual harassment in recent years, igniting a crucial demand for change and sexual safety at work. Yet headlines continue to highlight ongoing issues within healthcare, underscoring the significant journey ahead for employees to feel truly safe. The only way to bring about meaningful positive change is to tackle sexual harassment head-on, with quality ongoing training and robust policies. Employers must establish and communicate a zero-tolerance policy, and employees
must understand expected standards of behaviour and the consequences of violations.”

Dr Kate Bunyan’s blog ‘Sexual Safety in the Workplace: Building a Foundation of Safety’ looks in more details at sexual safety in the workplace, the regulations affecting healthcarebusinesses and how leaders can actively work to eradicate sexual harassment and abuse by promoting a culture of openness and transparency.

To learn more about Miad Healthcare’s ‘Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Safety’ course, please visit: https://miadhealthcare.com/pdf/webinars/bullying-harassment-and-sexual-safety.pdf

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