Year: 2018
Resolution Number: 77
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status: Complete
Author(s): Gerald Lee, MD
Sponsor: Lee P. Begrow, DO
On behalf of: Kent County Delegation
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS denounce unsafe, inappropriate, unprofessional, or sexual behaviors toward patients; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS work with stakeholders in law enforcement, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Michigan™s Licensing Boards to develop a streamlined, confidential reporting system for medical personnel and patients to report any suspected inappropriate sexual behavior involving health care professionals and patients, with directives to report suspected criminal activity, such as sexual abuse and assault, to law enforcement, without risk; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS create a free online continuing medical education program on the issue of inappropriate sexual behaviors and criminal sexual misconduct towards pediatric and adult patients and how to report behavior in Michigan, that will fulfill the 1-hour CME requirement in ethics for a Michigan license.
RESOLVED: That MSMS denounce unsafe, inappropriate, unprofessional, or sexual behaviors toward patients; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS work with stakeholders in law enforcement, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Michigan™s Licensing Boards to develop a streamlined, confidential reporting system for medical personnel and patients to report any suspected inappropriate sexual behavior involving health care professionals and patients, with directives to report suspected criminal activity, such as sexual abuse and assault, to law enforcement, without risk; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS create a free online continuing medical education program on the issue of inappropriate sexual behaviors and criminal sexual misconduct towards pediatric and adult patients and how to report behavior in Michigan, that will fulfill the 1-hour CME requirement in ethics for a Michigan license.
Fiscal Note: Less than $5,000
Resolution: View PDF for Streamline Mandatory Reporting of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior and Abuse
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