Intermountain leaders are working to ensure our organization supports your mental, emotional, and physical safety.
“We’re committed to ensuring caregivers feel heard, respected, and protected,” says Heather Brace, chief people officer. “Sexual harassment, just like physical violence or other forms of abuse, has no place at Intermountain. You can contribute to a culture of safety by recognizing and reporting sexual harassment. If you see something, say something.”
Heather says workplace interactions with all individuals you encounter should remain professional and respectful. That includes interactions with other caregivers, patients, visitors, members, vendors, and guests.
- Harassment is unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. It may also come in many forms, such as verbal, electronic, or written communication, nonverbal conduct, physical conduct, and visual images.
- Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. This includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects an individual’s employment.
Everyone at Intermountain is expected to adhere to Intermountain’s Non-Discrimination, Harassment Retaliation-Free, Workplace Policy.
“It may be uncomfortable to report harassment, whether it happened to you or someone else, but you should feel empowered to step up and speak out when there are events of misconduct,” Heather says.
You can report concerns and suspected misconduct through:
- Chain of command, beginning with supervisors.
- Area Compliance teams.
- Human Resources by calling 1-801-442-7547.
- SafetyNet iReport.
- Compliance Hotline at 1-800-442-4845 and online reporting, available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Anonymous reporting is also available.
Intermountain has measures in place to protect those who make reports of misconduct and ensure a thorough and fair investigation.
“Intermountain takes these concerns seriously and commits to take responsive action to investigate and support those involved,” says Cammie Cable, assistant vice president of HR.
As part of Intermountain’s continued commitment to a safe work environment, the HR team is developing sexual harassment training that will be released in Q1 of 2023.
You also have access to resources and trainings to support a culture of safety, including:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 801-442-3509.
- Peer Support Pocket Card.
- Employee Health.
- Human Resources.
- Escalation Process for Complaints or Allegations of Assault.
- Intermountain’s Preventing Workplace Violence webpage.