Workplace Ethics in Health Care (Part 2)
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Event Details
This session is a continuation of the discussion initiated on April 17, 2025. We will explore complex ethical questions faced in health care environments—questions such as: Does the administration of a health care community have an ethical obligation to protect staff from racially offensive remarks made by residents? Do caregivers have a duty to continue providing care to individuals with dementia who repeatedly engage in inappropriate or aggressive behavior, such as groping?
These and similar scenarios prompt a deeper examination—not only of the legal requirements for maintaining a safe and supportive workplace, but also of the ethical responsibilities involved when residents' actions may stem from cognitive decline, mental illness, or other medical conditions.
This interactive seminar is designed to help participants identify, assess, and manage ethically challenging situations that arise in long-term care settings. We will begin by exploring foundational concepts such as harassment and hostile work environments. From there, we will delve into the moral complexities surrounding resident behavior and consider how best to respond when safety, dignity, and compassion come into conflict.
Presenter:
Dr. Michael Gillette is an expert in ethics with over 25 years of experience in delivering keynotes and workshops nationally and internationally. He collaborates with numerous healthcare organizations and other agencies to provide ethics case consultations and develop policies. Known for his energetic and interactive style, Dr. Gillette engages his audiences and encourages them to think critically about ethical decisions relevant to their work and beyond.
Dr. Gillette graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University, majoring in philosophy and classical Greek, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He earned both his master's and Ph.D. in philosophy at Brown University. Throughout his career, he has taught at various colleges and universities, published articles in the field of clinical ethics, and received several teaching awards. In addition, he was elected three times to the City Council in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he also served two terms as Mayor.