Disrespectful behaviors—part 1 and part 2.

Newspaper/Magazine Article

Disrespectful behaviors—part 1 and part 2.

May 7, 2014

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. October 3, 2013;18:1-4. April 24, 2014;19:1-4.

The first article of this series reports the results of a survey investigating disruptive behaviors in health care. The second article explores why behaviors like bullying and intimidation exist and outlines recommendations for organizations to address the problem, including training and communication strategies.

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