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BOOK: Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing 9th ed by marquis

chapter 5

Sally hired Steve 11 months ago on the surgical unit. His references at his previous place of employment were glowing, Sally notices that he works well with staff members, and his patients seem to be highly satisfied with the nursing care they receive from him. Brianne, one of the staff nurses, reports to Sally that Steve seems to be overly friendly with female patients. Sally asks Brianne to explain what she means. Brianne whispers to Sally, “I overheard Steve ask several female patients for their phone numbers, and he is spending extra time with female patients. Today, he asked me to switch patients with him, so he would have more female patients.” Sally has not received any patient complaints about Steve. As the nurse leader, Sally decides to wait until someone actually witnesses an event; after all, Steve is a competent practicing nurse.

Related question #1

Is this the correct decision? Why or why not?

Related question #2

If Steve is in fact engaging in sexual misconduct, would Sally be held legally responsible?

Related question #3

As the nurse leader, how would you to handle suspected sexual misconduct in the workplace?

Answer 1

1. Yes it is a correct decision because without a proof and evidence it is illegal to held anyone guilty of anything whether the person has been accused by the victim or the standbys. The person should be either caught in the act or should be accused by the victim and the proof should be brought for punishment.

2. If Steve is engaged in any kind of sexual misconduct, Sally will not be held responsible legally because Sally has not been complained about Steve by any of the victim or has been caught in any kind of act. Also he does not have any of the records or complaints priorly of any of the accuses.

3. As the nurse leader I will first try to find out the truth of the accuse and try to find out if it is true. If it is true, I will make the client understand of what is happening and what she should do about it. I will take a very strict action about it in my ward. I will file a complaint about the person and try to produce the proof of it and make him expel from the work because such people can never be treated or cured.