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Lateral Violence in

Nursing
Amanda Krein
Azusa Pacific University
RNRS 272
Dr. Schroder RN, MSN, PHN,
EdD

Outline
Defining Lateral Violence
Identifying Lateral Violence
Effects on Professionals and

Relationships
Effects on Organizations
Success
Resolutions
Conclusion
References

Defining a Professional
Work Environment
Teamwork & Assisting

one another
Effective
Communication
Trusting Relationships
Taking Responsibility
Cooperation

Lateral Violence: What is


it?

Negative Work
Environment
A study concluded that
97% of nurses surveyed
reported that that they
have seen or
experienced lateral
violence (Rainford et al.
2015)

Identifying Lateral
Violence
Degrading Behavior
Isolated Employees

More Subtle Identifiers


Direct and

indirect,
nonverbal
reactions
Favoritism
Passive

Impact on Nurses Work


Place
Negative image of professional and

personal reputations
Fear of reporting
Added pressure can cause mistakes

Effects on Nurses Health


Psychological

problems
Stress
Depression
Suicidal
HTN
behavior

Effects on Organizations and


Productivity
Nurses are likely to leave within the

first 6 months of being victimized


(Rainford et al. 2015).
Staff morale effects patient care
Patient Surveys

(Blair 2013)

Effects on Organizations
Costs

$4 billion dollars
each year lost
because of time
training,
productivity, and

Increased sick
time
turnover
of trained
Increased employee turnover
staff

New hire cost

(Rainford et al.

Resolution: Individual Action


Victim Role:
Confront the nurse or other

healthcare professional
Tell supervisor
FIle an incident report

Witness Role:
Take action
Dont condone inappropriate

behavior

Resolution: Hospital Action


Prevention
Zero tolerance policies
Are current policies working?

Respectful Work
Environment
Change mindset of staff
Communication Styles
Address issues immediately
Follow resource guidelines and

policies
Continue to educate

Conclusion
Identify and act on lateral

violence
Use respectful language
Constructive Criticism
Prevention avoids poor
patient outcomes
Facilities prosper

References
Blair, P. L. (2013, September). Lateral Violence in Nursing. Journal of

Emergency Nursing,

39(5), E75-E78.

Coursey, J. H., Rodriguez, R. E., Dieckmann, L. S., & Austin, P. N. (2013,

January). Successful

Implementation of Policies Addressing Lateral

Violence. AORN Journal, 97(1), 101-109.


Kearney-Nunnery, R. (2016). Advancing your career: Concepts of

professional nursing (6th

ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.

References
Rainford, W. C., Wood, S., Mcmullen, P. C., & Philipsen, N. D. (2015,

February). The Disruptive

Force of Lateral Violence in the Health Care

Setting. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11(2), 157-164.


Sanner-Stiehr, E., & Ward-Smith, P. (2016, August 21). Lateral Violence

in Nursing: Implications and Strategies for Nurse Educators. Journal of


Professional Nursing.
Skehan, J. (2015, April). Nursing Leaders: Strategies for Eradicating

Bullying in the Workforce.

Nurse Leader, 13(2), 60-62.

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