12/18/2025
Bullying in healthcare isn’t just a workplace issue—it’s a patient safety issue.
When nurses face ongoing verbal abuse, intimidation, exclusion, or passive-aggressive behavior from colleagues or supervisors, the impact is more profound than on morale. It affects clinical decision-making, communication, and ultimately, the quality of patient care.
The effects on nurses include:
●Increased stress and anxiety
●Lowered confidence and professional disengagement
●Higher risk of burnout and leaving the profession
●Breakdown of teamwork and communication
The consequences for patients can be even more serious:
●Delayed care due to disrupted collaboration
●Missed details or medical errors
●Decreased patient satisfaction and trust
●Unsafe environments, especially in high-stakes settings
At Empirical Safety Training, we address workplace bullying not just as a behavioral issue, but as a threat to the health system. Our courses provide frontline staff and leadership with tools to:
●Recognize patterns of bullying and lateral violence
●Respond professionally and assertively.
●Foster a culture of accountability and safety.
●Restore confidence in a high-pressure environment.s
Healthcare teams deserve to feel safe, and patients deserve care from supported, respected, and heard professionals.
Start building a stronger workplace today: www.empiricalsafetytraining.com