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Harassment Management

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MANAGING THE RISK (SOLUTION)
PREVENTION
The main primary line of defense against sexual harassment in any establishment is prevention. For peace, dignity and also simply for the sake of humanity, employees in healthcare environment are entitled to safe, harassment free, and hostile free work zone.
Based on the EEOC guidelines, employers are encouraged to take every necessary steps in preventing sexual harassment from happening and these necessary steps can be but not limited to, affirmatively raising the subject, expression of strong disapproval, appropriate sanctions being developed, employees being informed of their rights to raise the issue of harassment under Title VII, and developing methods to sensitize all concerned. (EEOC 1989)
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All employees should be explained to, the economic consequences of sexual harassment, the adverse effects on productivity, cooperate reputation and job turnover as well as the possibility of individual liability (Palow 2000). A good faith effort must be demonstrated by employers at training all staffs both employed and contracted, employee hiring procedures and contracts must include the mandate of attendance at these training sessions. The managements also have to be trained on how to recognize the signs of harassment and how to promptly respond to them.
ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES
EEOC guidelines emphasize the need for employers to establish and enforce anti-harassment policies and complaint of procedures. Each employee should possess a copy of easily understandable policy and complaint procedure and also redistribute it periodically. Policies in employee handbooks also need to be updated and/or replaced by policies of zero-tolerance to harassment. All employees should sign a statement acknowledging that they have read and understood the policy, and this should be annually reviewed by the employers with the employees to ensure continued understanding.
These policies should be signed by the chief executive officer, and the following key elements must be highlighted:
 Clearly and boldly written comprehensive statements of the zero tolerance of sexual

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