Navigating the balance between physicians’ due process rights and hospitals’ legal responsibilities to address workplace harassment is challenging, particularly given the legal complexities of employment contracts, hospital bylaws, and adverse action reporting. Frier Levitt partners Todd Brower, Alex Keoskey, and Christopher Mayer have published an article in Medical Economics, “How to Prevent and Address Harassment Complaints: Balancing Physician Rights and Hospital Actions” shedding light on this vexing issue. In the piece, they discuss topics including:
- A Duty of Professionalism
- Training and Education
- Illegal Workplace Harassment Briefly Explained
- Bylaws Versus Employment Contracts
- The National Practitioner Data Bank
Additionally, the partners emphasize how prevention is crucial in risk management. They discuss key steps that both physicians and medical staff leadership can take to prevent minor communication issues from escalating into legal problems or lawsuits.
Want a deeper dive? View Frier Levitt’s on-demand webinar, “Balancing Physician Rights & Hospital Actions in Harassment Cases” presented by Todd, Alex and Christopher HERE.
