The process for sexual abuse and sexual misconduct follows the complaints process described in the HPA (refer to Module 5), with additional protections for the public, including:
- certain types of resolution and alternative resolution are not available;
- mandatory minimum penalties after a finding of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct;
- requirements for at least one member of the Hearing Tribunal to have the same gender identity as the patient;
- requirements for trauma informed training and sexual violence training for the Hearing Tribunal;
- an opportunity for a complainant of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to provide an impact statement at the hearing; and
- mandatory publishing of decisions.