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Sexual harassment: guidelines for laboratory managers
1School of Health Services Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|April 8, 1992
Summary
Clinical laboratories must address sexual harassment to prevent workplace disruption and legal issues. This article provides proactive strategies and a sample policy for handling allegations effectively.
Area of Science:
- Laboratory Management
- Occupational Health
- Human Resources
Background:
- Sexual harassment negatively impacts work environments, legal standing, and productivity in clinical laboratories.
- Proactive strategies and clear policies are essential for managing and preventing sexual harassment.
- Disruptive effects of harassment necessitate organizational attention and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline essential steps for addressing sexual harassment allegations in clinical laboratory settings.
- To provide guidance on developing and implementing organizational policies to prevent sexual harassment.
- To offer a sample policy for clinical laboratories to manage sexual harassment effectively.
Main Methods:
- Review of best practices in workplace harassment prevention.
- Development of a procedural framework for handling sexual harassment claims.
- Inclusion of a sample organizational policy template.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to managing sexual harassment allegations is outlined.
- Key components of an effective organizational policy are identified.
- A practical sample policy is provided for immediate use.
Conclusions:
- Implementing proactive strategies and clear policies is crucial for clinical laboratories to mitigate the impact of sexual harassment.
- Effective management of sexual harassment allegations protects the work environment and organizational integrity.
- The provided framework and sample policy serve as valuable resources for clinical laboratories.