Internal Reference Number: FOI_6449
Date Request Received: 27/01/2022 00:00:00
Date Request Replied To: 04/02/2022 00:00:00
This response was sent via: By Email
Request Summary: Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in the Workplace
Request Category: Private Individuals
Question Number 1: Does the Trust provide any training or professional development about being an active bystander in response to sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace context. | |
Answer To Question 1: Not specifically. Training we do provide covers Sexual abuse (not harassment and misconduct) of Adults at Risk (mainly patients) not staff. | |
Question Number 2: If this training is available, please can you provide information on: 1. whether this training is mandatory or elective; 2. if any pamphlets, brochures, handbooks, online materials (which can be sent to me as a PDF) or similar content is made available either stand alone or as part of the training, and if so, please attach it to the FOI response; and 3. where available, the number or percentage of your staff who have completed this training and/or education. | |
Answer To Question 2: See response to Q1 | |
Question Number 3: In the absence of this training, can you specify whether such education and/or training is being actively considered or if your trust is in the process of implementing this training. | |
Answer To Question 3: SDH took an active part in a ‘Safer 91Ó°ÊÓ’ event in November 2021. This is effectively a commitment made by SDH to provide more training and awareness . Next steps will include our Women’s Network linking up with White Ribbon Charity to provide more awareness, Training and support to NHS staff. This is planned to take place in Aug/Sep 2022. No other information is available at this stage. | |
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Our staff at 91Ó°ÊÓ District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.