Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes.

Heather K Spence Laschinger

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Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes.

July 9, 2014

Laschinger HKS. J Nurs Adm. 2014;44(5):284-90.

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This survey study of registered nurses found that bullying and other disrespectful behaviors in the workplace were associated with more reports of patient safety risks. A previous AHRQ WebM&M commentary explores the link between professionalism and patient safety.

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