Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (for NHAs)

Description

The purpose of this education program is to teach nursing home administrators how to prevent and/or deal with sexual harassment as well as how to report such harassment. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Define sexual harassment.
• Discuss federal mandates related to sexual harassment in the workplace.
• Explain how to report sexual harassment in the workplace.
• Discuss the impact of sexual harassment in the workplace.
• Identify interventions to help persons who have been sexually harassed.
• Discuss ways to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
  

Topics:

• 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
• 2. Definition of Sexual Harassment (5 minutes)
• 3. Federal Legislation Regarding Sexual Harassment (10 minutes)
• 4. National Sexual Assault Hotline (10 minutes)
• 5. Federal Whistleblower Protection Programs (10 minutes)
• 6. Thinking Examples (10 minutes)
• 7. Reporting Sexual Harassment (15 minutes)
• 8. Brief History of the Highlights of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Movement (5 minutes)
• 9. Reasons Given for not Reporting Harassment and Assault (20 minutes)
• 10. Steps to Take When Reporting Sexual Harassment (20 minutes)
• 11. The Impact of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (20 minutes)
• 12. Physical Symptoms Related to Stress (15 minutes)
• 13. Mental Health Issues Related to Stress (15 minutes)
• 14. Helping Persons Who Have Been Sexually Harassed (20 minutes)
• 15. Mental Health Interventions (15 minutes)
• 16. Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Summary (15 minutes)