Research Library

Browse HRRI research by category (per HRRI’s Strategic Plan) or click tag links at the bottom of each post for research with same author, sponsor, keywords, date, etc.

Organizational Wellbeing in High-Trauma Environments: A Trauma-Informed Framework to Protect the Protectors
Practitioner Well-Being Irimar Waters Practitioner Well-Being Irimar Waters

Organizational Wellbeing in High-Trauma Environments: A Trauma-Informed Framework to Protect the Protectors

Organizational Wellbeing in High-Trauma Environments: A Trauma-Informed Framework to Protect the Protectors examines how health regulators and healthcare organizations can strengthen public protection by embedding trauma‑informed principles not only in external regulatory processes, but also across internal governance, leadership, and workforce practices. Regulatory activities such as investigations, fitness‑to‑practice proceedings, and sexual misconduct complaints are inherently stressful and can unintentionally retraumatize complainants, harm participants, and expose staff and leaders to vicarious trauma. Drawing on nearly two decades of professional experience across law, regulation, health, and trauma‑informed practice, the paper highlights how organizational culture, leadership competency, and emotional intelligence are decisive factors in resilience, decision‑making quality, and public trust.

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Communicating About Sexual Misconduct: Opportunities for Regulatory Boards

Communicating About Sexual Misconduct: Opportunities for Regulatory Boards

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), along with its member boards, have put increased attention on preventing sexual misconduct in the profession and handling complaints appropriately when they do occur. HRRI commissioned this research project to help identify strengths and opportunities among the physical therapy boards in terms of communicating information regarding sexual misconduct.

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