Citation

Shewchuk M. Can. Oper. Room Nurs. J. 2005; 23(2): 24-26, 29.

Affiliation

muriel.shewchuk@shaw.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Operating Room Nurses of Canada, Publisher Health Media)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16092572

Abstract

Tragically, horizontal violence and bullying behaviour being master minded by nursing colleagues is firmly entrenched in many perioperative environments--just like a serious pathological bacteria. Interactive Workplace Trauma (IWPT) is ugly, mean, destructive, demoralizing and counterproductive to efficient, effective patient care and positive staff performance. Get educated and use astute observations to ensure you clearly understand what is occurring. Make sure the staff feel safe and have the appropriate, necessary protection to deal with unacceptable conduct. Deal effectively with the bullies. Remember if it is not documented, it didn't happen!