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Bullying in healthcare settings is ubiquitous, particularly episodes involving nurses, according to research and government data. Ambulatory surgery centers and other organizations can reduce workplace bullying by focusing on what creates a culture that allows bullying to flourish.
Identifying bullying between nurses and others in a healthcare setting is not as simple as recognizing bullying on high school dramedies. Such behavior in healthcare can be less visible and ambiguous to observers and even to those experiencing it — at least at first.
One of the most effective ways to prevent bullying is to create a culture of caring in a healthcare setting, including ASCs. This process calls for identifying key stakeholders and asking them to work on creating a healthy work environment initiative. The goal is to establish a culture of regard in which staff treat each other positively.
ASCs can ensure best practices in the informed consent process through knowing state laws and ensuring patients fully understand the procedure, along with its risks and expected outcomes.
With technology continually evolving and new manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU) to follow, ASC staff might need a refresher course on best practices in cleaning and sterilizing loaned instrument trays.
The Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 would waive Medicare coinsurance requirements involving colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether the code billed was for a diagnosis or procedure.
Financial Disclosure: Consulting Editor Mark Mayo, CASC, MS, reports he is a consultant for ASD Management. Nurse Planner Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN, reports she is a consultant for Ethicon USA and Mobile Instrument Service and Repair. Editor Jonathan Springston, Editor Jill Drachenberg, Author Melinda Young, Physician Editor Steven A. Gunderson, DO, FACA, DABA, CASC, Author Stephen W. Earnhart, RN, CRNA, MA, Accreditations Manager Amy M. Johnson, MSN, RN, CPN, and Editorial Group Manager Terrey L. Hatcher report no consultant, stockholder, speaker’s bureau, research, or other financial relationships with companies having ties to this field of study.
