Sexual Harassment and Nondiscrimination Information | UC Davis Health

How to Make a Report of Sexual Harassment and Notice of Nondiscrimination

Our Commitment to Our Patients

The University of California and UC Davis Health respect and aim to treat everyone with dignity and to be fair and responsible in all of our work. This is described further in UC Davis Health’s Notice of Patient Rights and Responsibilities and Notice of Nondiscrimination (below). You can learn more about our values and standards in the University’s Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct (PDF), as well as UC Davis’ PRIDE Values and Principles of Community.

We want to hear about your experience at UC Davis Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions, or concerns. You can stay anonymous if you would like.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

UC Davis Health prohibits discrimination or harassment, including sexual assault and other types of sexual harassment, in any of its facilities, programs, or activities. UC Davis Health gives equal opportunities no matter a person’s race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), ancestry, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, or veteran or military status. UC Davis Health does not exclude people or treat them less favorably based on these protected characteristics.

To learn more about our rules against discrimination, you can read the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy (PDF) and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF).

Language, Hearing, and Visual Access Assistance and Reasonable Modifications

UC Davis Health is committed to effective communication with our patients and their caregivers. We provide meaningful access to our programs, activities, and services free of charge and in a timely manner. For example:

  • UC Davis Health translates frequently used key documents into different languages for those whose first language is not English.
  • UC Davis Health offers qualified interpreters or video remote interpreting in various languages, including American Sign Language.
  • UC Davis Health provides auxiliary aids and services, including information in alternate formats, like large print, recorded audio, and accessible electronic format and, support from qualified readers.
  • UC Davis Health provides reasonable modifications for qualified individuals with disabilities when necessary to promote accessibility and equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services.

Learn more about Accessibility Resources at UC Davis Health. If you need help, you can contact:

UC Davis Health Patient Relations Department
Phone: 916-734-9777 or 800-305-6540
Email: hs-patientrelations@ucdavis.edu

Patients – How to Report Sexual Harassment

If you have experienced sexual harassment, please report it. To speak with someone in the Title IX Office, please call:

Title IX Officer
Wendi Delmendo
Phone: 530-752-9466
Email: wjdelmendo@ucdavis.edu 

Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program
Davis office phone: 530-747-3866
Sacramento office phone: 916-734-3417
Email: hdapp@ucdavis.edu

You may also submit an online report here.
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Reporting

The UC Davis Title IX Office tries to protect people's privacy while also fulfilling its obligations to respond appropriately to all reports it receives. In some situations, certain laws and University policies may require disclosure of reports to others, such as other University officials, licensing boards, law enforcement, or other agencies. If you are unsure if you want to file a report, we recommend contacting one of the following confidential resources first for advice and support:

UC Davis Center for Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE)
Davis office phone: 530-752-3299
Sacramento office phone: 916-734-3799
Email: ucdcare@ucdavis.edu

Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE)

Other confidential resources off-campus/in the local community.
Confidential and Non-Confidential Support Services

These offices are not required to report instances of sexual harassment to the University.

The University reviews all reports of sexual harassment in accordance with the University's Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and other applicable policies.

Additional Reporting Options Available to You

Reporting Obligations of UC Personnel

All University employees are responsible for creating and maintaining the safe, supportive and respectful environment that our patients and colleagues expect and deserve. Additionally, under some circumstances, UC Davis Health faculty and staff members are required by University policy to immediately report possible sexual harassment to the Title IX office. Even those who are not subject to a mandate are urged to immediately report information regarding possible sexual harassment directly to the Title IX office or anonymously to the compliance hotline. For more information about your responsibility to report sexual harassment as a member of the UC community, visit Responsible Employees.

Patients – Additional Methods to Report Sexual Misconduct

The following University offices also accept reports of sexual misconduct:

UC Davis Police

If you would prefer to file a complaint with an outside agency instead of, or in addition to, a complaint with the University, you can file a civil rights complaint with any of the following:

How to Report Other Forms of Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

If you’ve faced other forms of discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation, and you would like to file a complaint, you can:

If you prefer to report discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation to an outside agency, most accept complaints by mail, phone, or online:

Other Complaint Resources – Including Anonymous Reports

You may report complaints or grievances about the care or services you receive at UC Davis Health or any of our providers to Patient Relations or UC Davis Health’s Section 1557 Coordinator.

Phone: 916-734-8808
Email: hs-compliancehelp@ucdavis.edu 

Other agencies that accept reports include:

How to Obtain Your Medical Records

You can request your medical records in person, online, or by mail. Visit Medical Records for instructions.

Patient Feedback

We want to hear about your experience at UC Davis Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions, or concerns. You can stay anonymous if you would like.