How do you deal with Sexual Harassment from Pt

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I'm not a nurse yet but I have had my share of overly friendly male attention at places I have worked at. I am wondering, once I get into nursing, how to deal with pt that cross the line? I'd be tempted to give them the back of my hand if the same thing happened to me as what I read in the "grossest thing that happened to you at work thread".

What do you guys do, or have done? :eek:

Specializes in NICU, Peds.
"That's inappropriate"

Repeat prn

If you have to repeat it, your message wasn't clear enough the first time.

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If you have to repeat it, your message wasn't clear enough the first time.

Or the pt is a big time creep not detered by a "that is inappropriate" comment. Plenty of creeps in this job. You get used to it i guess.

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Specializes in n/a.

I worked as a personal caregiver years ago. I sat with a developmentally disabled client and he was always flirting with the ladies. We couldn't take him anywhere without him flirting with people. All I had to do is tell him "Now, patient, you know that's inappropriate and makes women uncomfortable." When we went out to the doctor I would remind him on the way that he has to be on his best behavior and act like a gentleman. It worked everytime. Of course, every patient is different.

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Specializes in Emergency.

yes agreed with above - unfortunately most guys need to be told very directly/repeatedly that is Not appropriate. In addition to having another staff with you - bring a male staff if possible.

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If someone really crosses the line or continues is there anything more you can do other than wave your finger in their face?

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