Create a Healthy Workforce Culture
Dealing with disruptive behavior? Let us help you cultivate teams who are respectful, supportive, and professional.
With crucial work on the line, there's simply no room for unprofessional conduct. At the Healthy Workforce Academy, we equip healthcare leaders with the tools necessary to reduce incidents of bullying and incivility, set behavioral expectations, and hold employees accountable. Dive into courses that are less lecture, more real-life; where every lesson is a step towards excellence for your organization.
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Front-line Leaders
If you are seeking professional leadership skills for yourself so you can handle conflict effectively, set expectations, and hold team members accountable...
Directors & Executives
If you need to equip your leaders with skills to handle toxic workplace behaviors, which leads to employee retention and better patient outcomes across your organization...
Professional Development Specialists
If it's your responsibility to educate members of the healthcare team on the essential knowledge and skills to address disruptive behaviors to cultivate a professional and respectful work culture...
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Meet the CEO & Founder
Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
CEO & Founder
Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
CEO & Founder
Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
CEO & Founder
Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
CEO & Founder
Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
CEO & Founder
Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Meet your Faculty
Our faculty aren't just experts—they're your mentors, your confidants, your biggest supporters. They walk hand in hand with healthcare leaders and have the success stories to show for it.
Dr. Mitch Kusy
Organizational Psychologist
Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist with 25 years of experience, is renowned for his work on addressing toxic personalities in healthcare. His systems approach to combating toxicity has set a global standard, enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and healthcare team performance. A prolific author and professor, he has consulted internationally, fostering cultures of "everyday civility" with proven improvements in team and financial performance. He joined the Healthy Workforce Institute in 2018, contributing as a researcher, content expert, speaker, and consultant. His influential research has resulted in two books, "Toxic Workplace" and "Why I Don't Work Here Anymore," and numerous media appearances.
Bonnie Artman Fox
Conflict & Emotional Intelligence Expert and Leadership Coach
Bonnie Artman Fox, a Workplace Conflict Expert and licensed family therapist, promotes open dialogue in workplaces. Leveraging her expertise, she aids leaders in curbing divisive behaviors, resolving conflicts, and nurturing team trust for healthier workspaces. As an accredited leadership coach, she specializes in boosting emotional intelligence skills and addressing leadership blind spots. Bonnie was past-president of the Pittsburgh NSA and has been part of the Healthy Workforce Institute since 2018. Her book, "How Did My Family Get In My Office?!" endorsed by Patrick Lencioni, showcases her thought-provoking communication style, guiding individuals authentically toward their goals.
Diane Salter, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Bullying & Incivility Content Expert
Diane Salter, with her Master's in Nursing Administration and a prominent voice against nurse bullying, brings her expertise to the Healthy Workforce Academy as an instructor and content expert. Her work, particularly on addressing lateral and vertical violence through education and cognitive rehearsal, positions her as a pivotal figure in promoting workplace civility. Diane's leadership in ANA's #EndNurseAbuse initiative and her role as a consultant for educational programs on bullying reduction in healthcare settings enrich her training sessions, offering invaluable insights and strategies to foster a healthier, more respectful professional environment.
Dr. Mitch Kusy
Organizational Psychologist
Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist with 25 years of experience, is renowned for his work on addressing toxic personalities in healthcare. His systems approach to combating toxicity has set a global standard, enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and healthcare team performance. A prolific author and professor, he has consulted internationally, fostering cultures of "everyday civility" with proven improvements in team and financial performance. He joined the Healthy Workforce Institute in 2018, contributing as a researcher, content expert, speaker, and consultant. His influential research has resulted in two books, "Toxic Workplace" and "Why I Don't Work Here Anymore," and numerous media appearances.
Bonnie Artman Fox
Conflict & Emotional Intelligence Expert and Leadership Coach
Bonnie Artman Fox, a Workplace Conflict Expert and licensed family therapist, promotes open dialogue in workplaces. Leveraging her expertise, she aids leaders in curbing divisive behaviors, resolving conflicts, and nurturing team trust for healthier workspaces. As an accredited leadership coach, she specializes in boosting emotional intelligence skills and addressing leadership blind spots. Bonnie was past-president of the Pittsburgh NSA and has been part of the Healthy Workforce Institute since 2018. Her book, "How Did My Family Get In My Office?!" endorsed by Patrick Lencioni, showcases her thought-provoking communication style, guiding individuals authentically toward their goals.
Diane Salter, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Bullying & Incivility Content Expert
Diane Salter, with her Master's in Nursing Administration and a prominent voice against nurse bullying, brings her expertise to the Healthy Workforce Academy as an instructor and content expert. Her work, particularly on addressing lateral and vertical violence through education and cognitive rehearsal, positions her as a pivotal figure in promoting workplace civility. Diane's leadership in ANA's #EndNurseAbuse initiative and her role as a consultant for educational programs on bullying reduction in healthcare settings enrich her training sessions, offering invaluable insights and strategies to foster a healthier, more respectful professional environment.
Dr. Mitch Kusy
Organizational Psychologist
Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist with 25 years of experience, is renowned for his work on addressing toxic personalities in healthcare. His systems approach to combating toxicity has set a global standard, enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and healthcare team performance. A prolific author and professor, he has consulted internationally, fostering cultures of "everyday civility" with proven improvements in team and financial performance. He joined the Healthy Workforce Institute in 2018, contributing as a researcher, content expert, speaker, and consultant. His influential research has resulted in two books, "Toxic Workplace" and "Why I Don't Work Here Anymore," and numerous media appearances.
Success Chronicles
Read how our approach has turned around departments and empowered teams to achieve the kind of results that get noticed on a global level.
“"The Eradicating Bullying & Incivility course provides solutions to the real world problems we face when leading teams of healthcare professionals. Understanding the differences in incivility, a bad day, and true bully behavior allows us as leaders to better utilize tools and resources to address issues head on and help keep our teams on the path to excellence.””
Trenton Vaughan
“"She’s a good nurse, but.... “ We have all said it at some point in our career. Renee quickly shows us how detrimental that statement is to developing a culture of kindness, integrity and respect. Concise doses of wisdom and practical tools to help to eradicate bullying and incivility is just what this course delivers! I highly recommend.””
Terry Hayes, MSN, RN, CPNP, CNOR
“"Before working with the Healthy Workforce Institute, HonorHealth was committed to preventing workplace violence and supporting its employees, but felt there was room for improvement. During the implementation of HWI’s Anti-bullying program, we gained valuable tools and insights that proactively addressed bullying and incivility, fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment. The outcome has been transformative, with improved team dynamics, increased confidence among nurses to speak up, and a stronger, more supportive organizational culture. We are incredibly grateful for the positive changes it has brought and look forward to continuing this journey toward an even more inclusive future."”
Clinical Network Educator, New Grad Residency Educator | Honor Health
“"Dr. Thompson’s material is practical, relevant, and easy to implement. I use it regularly in my practice. I am always learning from her and the team and enjoy her podcasts, check ins, and weekly emails. They are always full of useful leading best practices . We have benefited from our partnership with Dr Thompson and HWI."”
Nicole Kolacz, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
“"The EBI course provided a framework for how to talk to employees as well as counseling that was so very helpful. By taking this course it gave me the ability to assist staff increating credo’s for each of my units. So very helpful for new hires coming into our unit!"”
Amy Bucciarelli
“"The Eradicating Bullying & Incivility course provides solutions to the real world problems we face when leading teams of healthcare professionals. Understanding the differences in incivility, a bad day, and true bully behavior allows us as leaders to better utilize tools and resources to address issues head on and help keep our teams on the path to excellence.””
Trenton Vaughan
“"She’s a good nurse, but.... “ We have all said it at some point in our career. Renee quickly shows us how detrimental that statement is to developing a culture of kindness, integrity and respect. Concise doses of wisdom and practical tools to help to eradicate bullying and incivility is just what this course delivers! I highly recommend.””
Terry Hayes, MSN, RN, CPNP, CNOR
“"Before working with the Healthy Workforce Institute, HonorHealth was committed to preventing workplace violence and supporting its employees, but felt there was room for improvement. During the implementation of HWI’s Anti-bullying program, we gained valuable tools and insights that proactively addressed bullying and incivility, fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment. The outcome has been transformative, with improved team dynamics, increased confidence among nurses to speak up, and a stronger, more supportive organizational culture. We are incredibly grateful for the positive changes it has brought and look forward to continuing this journey toward an even more inclusive future."”
Clinical Network Educator, New Grad Residency Educator | Honor Health
“"Dr. Thompson’s material is practical, relevant, and easy to implement. I use it regularly in my practice. I am always learning from her and the team and enjoy her podcasts, check ins, and weekly emails. They are always full of useful leading best practices . We have benefited from our partnership with Dr Thompson and HWI."”
Nicole Kolacz, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
“"The EBI course provided a framework for how to talk to employees as well as counseling that was so very helpful. By taking this course it gave me the ability to assist staff increating credo’s for each of my units. So very helpful for new hires coming into our unit!"”
Amy Bucciarelli
“"The Eradicating Bullying & Incivility course provides solutions to the real world problems we face when leading teams of healthcare professionals. Understanding the differences in incivility, a bad day, and true bully behavior allows us as leaders to better utilize tools and resources to address issues head on and help keep our teams on the path to excellence.””
Trenton Vaughan
Based on the Healthy Workforce Culture Framework™, our courses deliver:
• Strengthen organizations: Hardwire healthy workforce best practices into your organization.
• Equip leaders: Provide essential skills leaders need to address disruptive behaviors.
• Empower teams: Involve your interprofessional teams in sustainable culture change.
Ready to make a change?
Let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and how our courses can get you there. Because every journey begins with a single, purposeful step. Schedule a call with Cheryl Fletcher, our Director of Education & Research, to learn more about our eLearning programs.
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Healthy Workforce Institute is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.