Incivility is a disruptive behavior or communication that creates a negative environment and interferes with quality patient care and safety. The manager can implement the following steps that help to alleviate uncivil behavior on a unit
A) Suspending the staff member from work, B) Providing written admonishment that is discussed and placed in the employee's file, C) Providing verbal admonishment, D) Terminating the staff member a. A, B, C, D
b. B, A, C, D
c. C, B, A, D
d. C, A, B, D
C
The steps in progressive discipline are followed from the least severe (counseling the employee) to the most severe (termination). Studies have shown that following this sequence provides a fair and effective plan for discipline and remediation.
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