“This book has the potential to transform not only organizations but also the lives of all they employ and serve.”
–Margaret (Peg) Wichrowski, MSN, RN
Staff Nurse, Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJMC), Northwell Health
“Dr. Cynthia Clark has taken incivility, a complex and critical subject, and provided an incredibly informative and useful blend of how it affects people, particularly healthcare professionals… [T]his book reflects a synthesis of years of study integrated with real experience to help those in healthcare organizations elevate the care environment with civility and kindness.”
–David Fryburg, MD
President, Envision Kindness
“What a scholarly, literary masterpiece on individual and organizational civility… Dr. Clark’s conceptual model of a ‘Culture of Belonging’ is brought to life by her comprehensive coverage of evidence-based practices and practical tools to apply, create, and sustain healthy work environments. A must-read for healthcare and academic leaders!”
–Remy Tolentino, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
System Vice President, Nursing Workforce & Leadership Development
Baylor Scott & White Health Nursing Institute/Center for Nursing Leadership
Powerful change can happen when healthcare professionals stand together and amplify the dialogue of civility.
Incivility and other workplace aggressions have a significant impact on the lives of healthcare professionals, faculty, and students, as well as the patients and families in their care. Incivility in academic and practice environments can provoke uncertainty and self-doubt, weaken self-confidence, and cause detrimental and lasting effects on individuals, teams, and organizations. These behaviors can fracture relationships and result in life-threatening mistakes, preventable complications, harm, or even the death of a patient.
In Core Competencies of Civility in Nursing & Healthcare, Cynthia Clark—a nurse-leader dedicated to organizational change and an unwavering advocate for civility and dignity for all—provides an abundance of practical solutions to create and sustain communities of civility, diversity, inclusion, and respect in academic and healthcare environments. Using a wealth of evidence-based interventions, hands-on tools, and scholarly resources, this book expands current thinking on the topic of civility to create and support healthy, productive work and learning environments for the benefit of all.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: What Is Civility, and Why Does It Matter?
Chapter 2: The Detrimental Impact of Workplace Aggression
Chapter 3: The Power and Imperative of Self-Awareness
Chapter 4: Practicing the Fundamentals of Civility
Chapter 5: Honing Communication Skills and Conflict Competence
Chapter 6: The Power of Leadership, Visioning, and Finding Our WHY
Chapter 7: Optimizing Self-Care and Professional Well-Being
Chapter 8: Leadership Support and Raising Awareness for Organizational Change
Chapter 9: Galvanizing a High-Performing Civility Team
Chapter 10: Develop, Implement, and Evaluate a Data-Driven Action Plan
Chapter 11: Securing Civility Into the Organizational Culture Through Policy Development
Chapter 12: Celebrating Civility: A Powerful Engine to Uplift and Transform the Profession
