ABSTRACT
Cooperation protocols, terms and repercussions. When regulating the health sector, legislators are faced with the persistent problem of managing a structural shortage of people and means while they are unable to offer new resources. One solution is to allow professionals to carry out procedures which, under the regulations, are the responsibility of others. A look at the repercussions of cooperation protocols for healthcare professionals.
Subject(s)
Cooperative Behavior , Interprofessional Relations , Nurse's Role , Patient Care Team , France , Humans , Professional AutonomyABSTRACT
The French Labour Code, which provides full protection against moral and sexual harassment, is not applicable to public sector workers. The public hospital is however not exempt from such behaviour, which could go unpunished. Public sector workers are therefore protected by the French General Civil Service Regulations and the penal code.
Subject(s)
Employment/legislation & jurisprudence , Public Sector/legislation & jurisprudence , Social Behavior , France , HumansABSTRACT
Two types of harassment are distinguished: sexual and psychological. In the private sector, according to French labour laws and the penal code, psychological harassment is actionable. It is up to the employer to prove the absence of harassment. The sanctions incurred can be up to 5 years imprisonment and a 150,000 euro fine and various measures of compensation for damages can be envisaged.
