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The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse's Role as Sexual Harassment Ombudsman |
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| Authors: | Lois Price Spratlen PhD RN ARNP |
| Institution: | Lois Price Spratlen, PhD, RN, ARNP, is Professor of Nursing and University Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. |
| Abstract: | topic . The psychiatric advanced practice nurse's role as sexual harassment ombudsman. source . The author's own experiences as both an advanced practice nurse and an ombudsman for sexual harassment. goal . To describe the role of ombudsman for sexual harassment and its fit with nursing as seen in the Price Spratlen Ombudsing Model. conclusion . An ombudsman for sexual harassment can play a significant role in the continuing problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. Managing grievances requires a client-centered approach, environmental assessment and sensitivity, flexibility in programs, and cost-efectiveness. Elements include education, consultation, counseling, planned interventions. refeyval, follow-up, evaluation, and institutional recommendations. |
| Keywords: | Counseling ombudsman psychiatric advanced practice nurse sexual harassment |