Organisational Policy and Management

How it works

Risks & contraindications

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Policy is necessary but insufficient; without active, visible leadership engagement with the topic of sexuality and SBV, policies are unlikely to translate into everyday practice. — Sexuality and sexual boundary violations in healthcare organisations: a qualitative focus group study in mental health and disability care in the Netherlands
• Directors and managers are seen as critical in determining whether sexuality and boundary violations are treated as serious organisational topics. — Sexuality and sexual boundary violations in healthcare organisations: a qualitative focus group study in mental health and disability care in the Netherlands
• Managers face a persistent tension between protecting the privacy of all parties and communicating transparently enough to prevent damaging rumours during investigations. — Sexuality and sexual boundary violations in healthcare organisations: a qualitative focus group study in mental health and disability care in the Netherlands
• Extracting organisational learning from SBV investigations while protecting the individuals involved remains an unresolved challenge for management. — Sexuality and sexual boundary violations in healthcare organisations: a qualitative focus group study in mental health and disability care in the Netherlands
• Most professionals and managers reported being unaware of clear organisational policies on sexuality at their own institutions. — Sexuality and sexual boundary violations in healthcare organisations: a qualitative focus group study in mental health and disability care in the Netherlands