Citation

Berry PA, Gillespie GL, Fisher BS, Gormley DK. Workplace Health Saf. 2016; 64(7): 337-341.

Affiliation

University of Cincinnati.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/2165079916634711

PMID

27053288

Abstract

Workplace bullying (WPB) behaviors negatively affect nurse productivity, satisfaction, and retention, and hinder safe patient care. The purpose of this article is to define WPB, differentiate between incivility and WPB, and recommend actions to prevent WPB behaviors. Informed occupational and environmental health nurses and nurse leaders must recognize, confront, and eliminate WPB in their facilities and organizations. Recognizing, confronting, and eliminating WPB behaviors in health care is a crucial first step toward sustained improvements in patient care quality and the health and safety of health care employees.

© 2016 The Author(s).

Language: en