Cultivating Healthy Teams
Skill Development for Interprofessional Teams
The Harmful Effects of Interprofessional Bullying and Incivility
Interprofessional bullying, incivility, and disruptive behaviors are pervasive in healthcare, leading to significant psychological and clinical consequences. This behavior results in increased stress, jeopardizes patient safety, and diminishes the quality of patient care.
Elevate Your Interprofessional Team
Empowering interprofessional teams with the knowledge, skills, and resources to create a respectful and cohesive work culture is vital for safe, quality patient care. A positive work culture increases team engagement, retention, and overall well-being.
Introducing Cultivating Healthy Teams: Skill Development for the Interprofessional Team
Experience a transformative journey with our program, designed for continuous professional development among your entire interprofessional team. This program provides leaders with the essential educational content needed to develop their interprofessional teams with the knowledge and skills to cultivate and sustain a healthy workforce. Equip your teams with the tools to cultivate mutual respect, accountability, and professionalism.
Our program offers a transformative experience for your entire interprofessional team, where disruptive behaviors are immediately rejected to a culture where professionalism, respect, and kindness are the new norms. Designed for continuous professional development, it equips leaders with essential content to build and sustain a healthy workforce. Each month, the team engages with a specific topic through multiple communication channels, ensuring accessibility and engagement. The program enhances interprofessional communication, giving and receiving feedback, and conflict resolution skills. It provides tools to reduce burnout, develop emotionally intelligent teams, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and kindness.
The program includes:
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Overview
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Easy-to-read articles
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Resources
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Activities
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Memes
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Video Tips
This program delivers the crucial educational content needed for your team’s professional development. Empower your interprofessional team with the skills to build a cohesive, respectful, and professional environment. A strong, respectful work culture is within reach when you invest in your team’s development.
Enrollment Includes:
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Access to 13 modules of educational content for 1-year
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Resources include introductory video, overview, articles, resources, activities, and memes
Meet Your Instructors
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FNAP, FAONL, FAAN
Bullying & Incivility Content Expert
Dr. Edmonson has a career spanning three decades with roles from clinician to chief nursing / clinical officer. He is a contributor to the literature and speaker in leadership, disaster planning, strategic management, succession planning, research, moral courage, nurse bullying, culture building, emerging global health issues, technology, workforce, academic practice partnerships and Magnet. He is the co- author of the Nurse Managers Guide to Recruitment and Retention book, a Just Culture and High Reliability expert. He is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow program alumni and serves on national nursing boards including AONL, NOBC and ANCC.
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.
Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FNAP, FAONL, FAAN
Bullying & Incivility Content Expert
Dr. Edmonson has a career spanning three decades with roles from clinician to chief nursing / clinical officer. He is a contributor to the literature and speaker in leadership, disaster planning, strategic management, succession planning, research, moral courage, nurse bullying, culture building, emerging global health issues, technology, workforce, academic practice partnerships and Magnet. He is the co- author of the Nurse Managers Guide to Recruitment and Retention book, a Just Culture and High Reliability expert. He is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow program alumni and serves on national nursing boards including AONL, NOBC and ANCC.
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.
Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FNAP, FAONL, FAAN
Bullying & Incivility Content Expert
Dr. Edmonson has a career spanning three decades with roles from clinician to chief nursing / clinical officer. He is a contributor to the literature and speaker in leadership, disaster planning, strategic management, succession planning, research, moral courage, nurse bullying, culture building, emerging global health issues, technology, workforce, academic practice partnerships and Magnet. He is the co- author of the Nurse Managers Guide to Recruitment and Retention book, a Just Culture and High Reliability expert. He is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow program alumni and serves on national nursing boards including AONL, NOBC and ANCC.
Hear From Our Alumni
“We are absolutely thrilled with the Monthly Education Subscription and ‘How To’ activities to share with staff. What is always so unique about the education and management strategies is that while grounded in theory, they are hands-on and easy to implement. This is critical in a very time-sensitive and fiscally challenged industry such as healthcare.”
Manager of Trauma | St. Michaels Hospital
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