What right do employees and staff have in the workplace?

• A. Be exempt from safety rules
• B. Be free from sexual harassment
• C. Own patient records
• D. Override physician orders in patient care

Answer: (B)

In healthcare settings, employees have a right to a workplace free from harassment, including sexual harassment. This protection comes from civil rights and employment laws and is reinforced by hospital policies, training, and reporting procedures. When harassment occurs, staff should be able to report it to a supervisor or human resources, and the organization must investigate and take appropriate corrective action. Upholding this right protects dignity and safety, supports effective teamwork, and helps maintain safe, high-quality patient care. The other statements don’t reflect a worker’s rights: being exempt from safety rules would undermine protections for everyone; staff do not own patient records and access is governed by privacy and ownership rules; and overriding physician orders violates professional roles and patient safety protocols.