Fostering respect in O&G workplaces
mini传媒入口 has officially reached the halfway point of its Fostering Respect Action Plan
mini传媒入口
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
mini传媒入口 has officially reached the halfway point of its Fostering Respect Action Plan, a four-year project with the objective of building more respectful obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) workplaces and training environments.聽
The latest progress report shows that mini传媒入口 has successfully completed 46% of actions identified to combat bullying, harassment and discrimination.聽
聽鈥楧isrespectful behaviour harms those who are targeted and who witness it, and insidiously undermines patient care鈥, said mini传媒入口 President, Dr Gillian Gibson.聽
鈥業n contrast, a professional and inclusive work environment supports clinical excellence. This is why we鈥檙e invested in culture change: not for window dressing but because it impacts patient safety and outcomes.鈥櫬
Key wins from the last 12 months include:聽
conducting an independent external review of College complaint handling processes
cultural safety training becoming compulsory for Board and Council members, Committee chairs and training supervisors
strengthening hospital accreditation requirements to support trainees returning from extended leave.
鈥楶artnering with healthcare providers is essential to make any meaningful headway on building respect in health. We continue to consult hospital leaders on how we can best support O&G workplaces, especially for doctors in training鈥, said Dr Gibson.
With many doctors in training starting families during their training, support with pregnancy, parental leave and return to work is essential.
mini传媒入口 recently released its Breastfeeding/Lactating in the Workplace Room Suitability Checklist, adapted from the Australian Breastfeeding Association, to support new parents鈥 transition back into the workplace.
View the Fostering Respect Action Plan: 2024 progress report.