Sexual Harassment Prevention: Annual Compliance Training

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Sexual Harassment Prevention: Annual Compliance Training


Sexual Harassment Prevention: Annual Compliance Training

Empowering You to Foster a Respectful and Safe Workplace

Welcome to Your Essential Annual Training

In today’s dynamic healthcare environment, creating and maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment is not just a legal requirement—it’s a moral imperative. This annual compliance training is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to recognize, prevent, and respond effectively to sexual harassment, ensuring a respectful and productive atmosphere for everyone.

At Balanced Care Academy, we believe that true compliance goes beyond checking boxes. It’s about fostering a culture where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. This course will empower you to be an active participant in building such a culture.

“Communication should do more than share information. It should awaken purpose. It should make people feel seen, heard, and valued.”

What You Will Learn

This comprehensive training will guide you through critical aspects of sexual harassment prevention, ensuring you are fully compliant and confident in your role:

  • Understanding Sexual Harassment: Define what constitutes sexual harassment, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment, and explore various forms it can take.
  • Legal and Regulatory Framework: Delve into federal and state laws (e.g., Title VII, Maryland regulations) governing sexual harassment, and understand your organization’s specific policies.
  • Recognizing and Responding: Learn to identify subtle and overt signs of harassment, and develop practical strategies for intervening, reporting, and supporting those affected.
  • Creating a Respectful Culture: Discover proactive steps you can take to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.
  • Your Role and Responsibilities: Understand your individual accountability and the collective responsibility we share in maintaining a safe environment.

Why This Training Matters

This isn’t just another compliance module; it’s an opportunity for transformation. By engaging with this training, you are not only protecting your organization from legal risks but also nurturing an environment where dignity and respect thrive. You are stepping into your power to make a tangible difference.

Remember, your knowledge shouldn’t just be used; it should be shared. The principles you learn here can ripple through your team, creating a stronger, more compassionate community.

Course Modules at a Glance

  1. Module 1: Foundations of Respect
    Defining sexual harassment, its impact, and the importance of a respectful workplace.
  2. Module 2: The Legal Landscape
    Key laws, regulations, and organizational policies you need to know.
  3. Module 3: Recognizing and Reporting
    Identifying behaviors, understanding reporting mechanisms, and protecting against retaliation.
  4. Module 4: Bystander Intervention & Prevention Strategies
    Empowering active intervention and fostering a proactive prevention mindset.
  5. Module 5: Building a Culture of Trust
    Leadership’s role, communication best practices, and continuous improvement.

“I want my audience to walk away thinking, ‘I can do this. I can be better. I can grow.'”

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Meet Your Educator: Ayo AkinOni, MPH

This training is brought to you by Ayo AkinOni, MPH, Founder and CEO of Balanced Care Academy. As a Healthcare Business Consultant, MDH–OHCQ Approved Trainer, and Author, Ayo brings over a decade of experience in helping healthcare providers build fully licensed, compliant, and successful operations.

With a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Ayo is dedicated to equipping professionals with the knowledge, systems, and confidence to operate responsibly. Her approach is empowering, practical, warm, and faith-grounded, ensuring that every message teaches, uplifts, and transforms.

Ayo’s expertise spans healthcare compliance strategy, education, authorship, public speaking, and leveraging AI for intelligent automation. She is committed to helping you navigate complex regulations and develop strong operational systems, all while fostering a culture of care and compliance.

Connect with Ayo and Balanced Care Academy to further your journey in building a compliant and thriving healthcare business.


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What Will You Learn?

  • Define sexual harassment and identify its two primary forms: quid pro quo and hostile work environment
  • Understand Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (MFEPA) protections
  • Apply COMAR 10.22 standards for maintaining a harassment-free residential care environment
  • Recognize behaviors that constitute sexual harassment in the workplace
  • Know how to report harassment using internal and external complaint processes
  • Understand what to expect during a workplace harassment investigation
  • Identify retaliation and know your legal protections against it
  • Apply bystander intervention strategies to prevent and address harassment

Course Content

Section 1: Definitions, Legal Framework & Types of Harassment

  • Lesson 1.1 – Quid Pro Quo, Hostile Work Environment & Legal Standards
  • Knowledge Check – Sexual Harassment Prevention

Section 2: Reporting, Investigation & Prevention

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