The second edition of RNAO’s best practice guideline (BPG) on violence, harassment and bullying against health workers is now available online. This edition combines two previous guidelines: Preventing and Managing Violence in the Workplace (2009) and Workplace Health, Safety and Well-being of the Nurse (2008). It also delves into bullying more directly than the previous BPGs, and addresses the serious health issues bullying can cause. Issues of violence and harassment in the workplace continue to put health-care workers and quality care at risk, and developing prevention strategies is vital to reducing negative incidents, says Henrietta Van hulle, one of the two expert panel co-chairs. “There are a variety of prevention efforts that can improve potential negative outcomes related to workplace violence,” she says. “It is my hope this BPG will ensure caregivers are cared for, so they can provide the kind of exceptional care that led them to a health-care career.” 

This BPG marks RNAO’s full transition to the GRADE methodology, placing the association at the forefront of international standards. Visit RNAO.ca/BPG for your free download.