Working in the healthcare environment is unlike any other professional situation you will ever encounter. The medical field is stressful, fast paced, competitive, highly technical and constantly evolving. And, because human lives are at stake, those of us in...
Does your organization suffer from a hidden culture of incivility—opening the door for dangerous medical errors, poor patient satisfaction and higher employee turnover? If so, you are not alone. In 2008, The Joint Commission recognized the widespread problem of...
“When you’ve…walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.” ~ Michelle Obama Regardless of your politics, it’s impossible to deny the...
Workplace incivility. Adult bullying. Lateral harassment. These terms make the news nearly every day, headlining another story about employees who are dealing with a toxic work environment. Jana Raver is an organizational expert and professor at Queen’s...
“The test of a civilized person is first self-awareness…” ~ Clarence Day As you probably know, the Joint Commission has mandated civility training for all healthcare organizations in order to combat the rise of intimidating and disruptive behaviors among healthcare...