Anne Arundel County Nurse Files Civil Rights Complaint Alleging Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, and Hostile Work Environment at Patapsco Healthcare
The former Unit Manager, who reportedly began employment at the skilled nursing facility in May 2025, alleges that inappropriate conduct by the facility's administrator escalated during her employment and that leadership failed to adequately respond after the behavior was reported to Human Resources and upper management.
The complaint, dated April 11, 2026, describes a series of alleged incidents involving sexually explicit comments and questions that the former manager says occurred during meetings in the administrator's office. According to the filing, the conversations allegedly shifted from professional discussions into personal and sexual subject matter, including questions about relationships and sexual preferences.
The former employee states that after objecting to the conduct and reporting it to Human Resources and other members of leadership, she experienced retaliation and increasing workplace scrutiny.
According to the complaint, management expectations allegedly changed significantly after the reports were made. The former manager claims she was subjected to stricter scheduling demands, disciplinary actions she believed were unjustified, and unequal enforcement of workplace policies compared to other employees.
The filing also raises questions about the facility's internal complaint procedures and human resources practices. The former employee alleges that despite repeatedly seeking guidance on how to formally escalate concerns, she was not provided a clear complaint process or meaningful protections before her employment was terminated in February 2026.
According to the complaint, the former manager also assumed additional responsibilities as Facility Educator after allegedly being offered the role during an early employment evaluation. She states that she independently paid for and completed Train-the-Trainer certification in December 2025 and performed educator-related duties without receiving additional compensation.
The complaint additionally references a resignation email sent by the facility's former Director of Nursing in November 2025, in which the nursing administrator cited a "hostile work environment" as the reason for an immediate resignation. According to the filing, the former nursing administrator later stated that no one in upper leadership contacted her to investigate concerns regarding the workplace environment.
The former manager further alleges that the broader workplace culture at the facility not only affected employees, but also raised concerns about the quality of care provided to vulnerable residents.
"As a healthcare professional, I am deeply concerned about the overall environment within the facility," the former manager wrote in the filing. "Workplace culture directly impacts the quality of care provided to residents, particularly those who are vulnerable and unable to advocate for themselves."
The complaint requests back pay, compensation for unpaid duties and training expenses, damages related to emotional distress, and corrective action to address alleged workplace misconduct and retaliation.
Report Annapolis News will continue to monitor the matter and provide updates as additional information becomes available through the administrative review process. As with all civil and administrative complaints, the allegations described in the filings represent claims made by the complainant and should not be interpreted as established facts unless and until they are substantiated through an investigation, administrative determination, settlement, or court proceeding.
Comments
Post a Comment