Citation

Martin WF. Hosp. Top. 2008; 86(3): 21-28.

Affiliation

Master's of Science program in Human Resource Management, DePaul University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3200/HTPS.86.3.21-28

PMID

18694856

Abstract

The author defines disruptive behavior; distinguishes among disruptive, impaired, and incompetent behavior; describes the prevalence of disruptive behavior; and identifies some recommendations to prevent and resolve disruptive behavior in hospitals. The proactive prevention and management of workplace bullying have implications on managing costs, quality, and satisfaction in hospitals among patients, families, staff, and physicians. The author describes an evidence-based framework and recommends that hospital administrators use it to design an organizational approach to promoting a work environment that is psychologically and physiologically safe and that enables staff to focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and satisfying care.

Language: en