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Employer's Toolkit: Sexual Abuse Prevention
Public protection is our priority at the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Patients have a right to safe, competent and ethical nursing care - and that includes the right to be safe from any sexual abuse or inappropriate behaviour.
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Introduction
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What is sexual abuse?
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Definition of a "Patient"
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The power of imbalance
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Not me: Not my colleague
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One year rule
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Vulnerable patients
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Myths about patient sexual abuse
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Informed Consent
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Developing a safe organizational culture
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Supporting nurses in self-care
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Patient initiating a relationship
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Employer policies to prevent sexual abuse