Author: Kathryn Kosmides. Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest not-for-profit health care providers in the United States, with over 12 million members, 40 hospitals, and medical facilities.
Founded in , it offers both medical care and insurance plans to its members across eight states and the District of Columbia. Over , employees work for Kaiser Permanente, including approximately 24, physicians and 73, nurses. While the health care giant boasts a strong reputation for providing quality health care, it also has a troubling history of sexual misconduct claims. In many of these cases, Kaiser allegedly failed to take appropriate action to address complaints and protect patients, resulting in numerous lawsuits against the health care giant.
If you or someone you know have been a victim of sexual assault at the hands of a Kaiser provider, you do not have to suffer in silence. You have the right to speak up and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. Helping Survivors is here to help you explore your rights and options for seeking justice. Kaiser Permanente and its employees—including doctors, nurses, and medical assistants—have been named in numerous lawsuits raising sexual misconduct claims.
The following are just some of the recent allegations against Kaiser Permanente facilities that made headlines. All of these actions started because brave individuals stepped forward after realizing harm is happening and they could help make a difference. Doctor sexual assault occurs when a physician or other medical professional makes inappropriate or non-consensual sexual contact with a patient.
This type of abuse can take many forms, such as touching, groping, penetration, or even showing pornography to a patient. This duty includes implementing policies and procedures for reporting and investigating any allegations of abuse and taking action to prevent future incidents. It also includes properly vetting employees to make sure they have no history of sexual misconduct before allowing them access to patients. Victims of doctor sexual assault are encouraged to report the misconduct not only to protect themselves but also to prevent potential future victims.
