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Prevention and Management of Workplace Bullying Policy

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to WA health entities.

Description: WA health staff have the right to work in a positive workplace where contributions are valued, teamwork is promoted, and respectful interactions are expected. The WA health system is committed to providing a safe, equitable and respectful workplace in which all staff are treated with dignity and respect. As part of this commitment, WA health has zero tolerance for workplace bullying involving staff members, including behaviour directed at other staff, patients, clients, or members of the public.

 

The Prevention and Management of Workplace Bullying Policy (policy) sets out the minimum mandatory requirements to prevent workplace bullying and to respond effectively when concerns arise, to promote a safe and respectful working environment. This reinforces the expectations of appropriate and ethical workplace behaviour as prescribed in the MP 0124/19 Code of Conduct Policy.

 

Workplace bullying is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. All reports will be taken seriously and managed appropriately in line with procedural fairness and legislative requirements.

 

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act), both WA health entities and their staff share responsibility for eliminating, or, where this is not reasonably practicable, minimising the risks associated with workplace bullying and harassment. Staff also have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure their behaviour does not adversely affect their own mental health and safety, or that of other persons.

 

This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Work Health and Safety Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(c) of the Health Services Act 2016 (HS Act).

 

This policy is also a mandatory requirement for the Department of Health pursuant to section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

 

 

Date of effect: 13 August 2019

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