Transforming Conflict into Collaboration

two medical professionals walking down a hallway talking

Peer-to-peer and hierarchical incivility and bullying inside surgical departments is more pervasive now than ever before. This panel discussion provides an increased awareness of how these behaviors manifest, tools and tactics to address, and how leaders can turn the tide inside their department.

This panel of experts detail how these behaviors manifest and how leaders can turn the tide inside the department. Proven communication strategies and tools are shared to enhance leaders’ ability to address bullying and incivility.

  • Tips for identifying conduct which can be detrimental to a positive team culture
  • Demonstrate how to address unprofessional behavior
  • Share how to communicate expectations to create a culture of accountability

Meet the Panelists

Deborah Ebert MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, CCRN-K, CPAN, CAPA
Associate Vice President, Perioperative Services, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center

Renee Thompson DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute

Simone Nicholson MSN, RN, CNOR
Nurse Manager, Main Operating Room, Lankenau Medical Center

Moderator: Jake Runion MBA, BSN, RN
Sr. Manager AORN Center for Perioperative Leadership

No contact hours are available for this program.


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