Course Code: REL-RTS-0-BPMIPSB
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define inappropriate patient sexual behavior (IPSB).
Construct assertive responses to IPSB using three techniques.
Identify five resources for support when IPSB creates a hostile work environment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding the Inappropriate Behavior
Why It Matters
Clinical Scenarios
Laws and Ethics
Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior (IPSB)
Effects of IPSB
Clinician Factors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Causes of IPSB
Patient Characteristics
Cognitive Impairments
Assessment Tool
Medications and Delirium
Mental Health Disorders
Sexual Dysfunction
Review
Summary
Section 4: Informal Responses
Responding to IPSB
Direct Communication Strategies
Other Informal Responses
Ineffective Informal Responses
Review
Summary
Section 5: Formal Responses
Formal Responses to IPSB
Documentation
Formal Reporting
Termination of Care
Other Legal Responses
Review
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Case Scenario
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.