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“Creating a Culture of Mutual Respect” - May 07, 2008
The Berkshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Inc. will offer a professional development training, “Creating a Culture of Mutual Respect” on Thursday, May 29th, from 5:00-7:30 pm at the Berkshire Medical Center Auditorium, 725 North Street, Pittsfield.
Confucius once said, “Before we can change things, we must call them by their real name.” Violence is part of our lives –on television, in songs, books, on the streets and even in the workplace. Dr. Martha Griffin, Director of Nursing Education and Research at Boston Medical Center will discuss the less publicized but widespread issue of nurse practice lateral violence or nurses’ hostility toward other nurses. Research indicates passive aggression and hostility causes high turnover among new RN’s and poor staff communication translates into poor patient outcomes. The solution to this problem lies in creating a culture of mutual respect through education, awareness and accountability. Dr. Griffin will discuss the categories of lateral violence, the impact it has on nursing practice and present techniques to confront this serious issue and communicate more effectively.
Program registration and a light dinner will begin at 4:00 pm in Private Dining Room B and three continuing education credits will be available for nurses. A $30 fee includes the light supper, program materials and the continuing education certificate. A late fee of $5 will apply after May 22nd and the fee for walk in registrations is $45. Advanced registration and payment are required and no refunds will be given after May 22nd. Berkshire AHEC is supported in part by HRSA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and University of Massachusetts Medical School as part of the Mass AHEC Network. For additional program details, visit us at www.berkshireahec.org or call Berkshire AHEC, (413) 447-2417. |
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