Zero Tolerance of Sexual and Other Forms of Abuse Position Statement
Date Published: September 2018
The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) recognizes the seriousness and extent of harm that sexual abuse and other forms of abuse can cause to individuals, their family members, and members of the healthcare team. Therefore, the CRTO has a position of zero tolerance for any form of abuse (sexual, physical, verbal, emotional, financial, or cyber) by its Members.
Through its standards of practice, policies and guidelines, the CRTO strives to educate its Members on the effects and/or impacts of abuse. The CRTO expects the principles of sensitive practice to be an important part of the care our Members provide. It is important for the profession to be aware of the imbalance of power that exists in various relationships.
The CRTO will ensure all Respiratory Therapists are aware that abuse in any form is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
For more information, please refer to the following CRTO documents:
- Abuse Awareness & Prevention Professional Practice Guideline
- Ethics Professional Practice Guideline
- Funding for Supportive Measures (Non-Patient/Client) Policy
- Funding for Supportive Measures (Patient/Client) Policy
- Standards of Practice