MedAll x Surviving in Scrubs #HealthcareToo: Sexism and Sexual Violence in the Healthcare Workforce

Name: MedAll x Surviving in Scrubs #HealthcareToo: Sexism and Sexual Violence in the Healthcare Workforce
Start: 2024-11-12T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-12T20:30:00+00:00

12th Nov 2024

7:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)

Medical Education

12th Nov 2024

7:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)

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Overview:

This session provides an important introduction to the issue of sexual misconduct within the healthcare workforce, exploring both the data and the human impact of sexism and sexual violence. Learn how these behaviors affect healthcare professionals and what’s being done to create positive cultural change within the industry. The event will also focus on the efforts of Surviving in Scrubs, an initiative aimed at addressing and reducing sexual misconduct in healthcare.

Speakers:

Dr. Chelcie Jewitt, HST in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, and founder of Surviving in Scrubs
Dr. Becky Cox, General Practitioner and co-founder of Surviving in Scrubs

Join this vital conversation to understand the scope of the problem and what can be done to foster safer, more respectful environments in healthcare.

Summary

"Surviving in Scrubs #HealthcareToo: Sexism and Sexual Violence in the Healthcare Workforce" session aims at raising awareness of sexual misconduct in the healthcare industry. Dr. Chelcie Jewitt and Dr. Becky Cox, founders of "Surviving in Scrubs", will discuss the data, human impact, and strategies to foster safer and respectful work environments. The session offers a crucial understanding of how these issues impact healthcare professionals and the ongoing measures to bring about positive cultural change. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution in making healthcare a safe space for all.

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Learning objectives

Understand the prevalence and impact of sexism and sexual violence in the healthcare workforce.
Differentiate between misconduct behaviors and learn to identify signs of sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Familiarize oneself with the current measures being taken to mitigate sexism and sexual violence in the healthcare industry.
Examine the role of the Surviving in Scrubs initiative in combatting sexual misconduct in healthcare.
Evaluate and discuss potential strategies for creating a safer and more respectful environment within healthcare settings.

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