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In this comprehensive transition course, Dr. Alan W. Cross, MD, Ombudsperson, discusses the critical issue of mistreatment in educational and clinical settings. The course covers various forms of mistreatment, including direct assault, harassment, and creating a hostile work environment. Participants will learn how to identify mistreatment, the importance of timely reporting, and effective strategies to address and reduce these issues. A confidential resource is available for students needing guidance or advocacy. It's essential to contact early to document and establish support.
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Addressing Mistreatment Sorting and Reporting Alan W. Cross, MD Ombudsperson Transition Course
Student Mistreatment Patient Mistreatment Staff Mistreatment Targets of Mistreatment
Direct Assault – physical or verbal Back Stabbing Threatening Manipulating – abuse of power Harassment – sexual or other Humiliation Hostile Work Environment Forms of Mistreatment
Victim Directly Observe Overhear Hearsay Exposure to Mistreatment
Think it over Let it go Call it on the spot Call it later – sooner the better Report it up the chain Response to Mistreatment
Chair – Jane Brice, MD, MPH, Dept of Emergency Medicine Review the problem of mistreatment as reported in surveys of students as well as specific incidents that have come forward. Propose policies and strategies for reducing student mistreatment. Faculty and Student Members Ombudsman – Alan Cross, MD, Depts of Social Medicine and Pediatrics. Student Mistreatment Council
Alan W. Cross, MD Confidential Resource for students who think mistreatment has occurred. Help students determine best response to the situation – student remains in control. Be a student advocate with the faculty and administration. Assist in reporting when that is the student’s preference. Ombudsman Role
Alan W. Cross, MD across@unc.edu across@med.unc.edu pager – 216-6293 office – 843-8273 AOL IM screen name – DoctorAlanC also in Facebook (but don’t know how to use it yet) Ombudsman Contact
Early – as close in time as possible to the situation – help you define problem and devise response. Even if you don’t think you need assistance – establishes a record and bolsters your case and protects against adverse consequences to you. You need not even identify yourself if that is your preference – call or page and we can talk. I will keep a confidential record of each contact/situation so we can address institutional problems When to Contact