{"podcast":{"title":"Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time","slug":"coffee-break-breaking-the-cycle-of-bullying-in-healthcare-one-cup-at-a-time-6510917","podcast_index_feed_id":6510917,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSSMO3441570722","website_url":"https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b610ce88-273e-11ee-9d6f-2f5118f37bd8/image/Coffee_Break_New_Photo_Cover_3.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Renee Thompson","episode_count":148,"summary":"Coffee Break is a podcast for healthcare leaders who have had enough of the bullying; the incivility, the he-said-she-said, and other shenanigans in their departments and want to cultivate a high-performing, respectful, and healthy professional team. In each episode, we provide practical tools and strategies for addressing workplace bullying and incivility, fostering a culture of respect and civility, and building trust and collaboration among the healthcare team. When leaders are equipped with the skills and tools that they need to address disruptive behaviors, employees are more engaged, happier, and better serve patients and each other. This results in high-performing teams with increased retention and improved patient outcomes. 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In this episode, Dr. Melissa Fritz, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Hospital, joins Dr. Renee Thompson to discuss how Methodist Hospital transformed its emergency department culture following significant turnover, workplace strain, and a serious patient safety event. Melissa explains how executive support, interprofessional collaboration, frontline involvement, and consistent leadership helped create an environment where employees felt safer raising concerns and addressing disrespectful behavior. She also discusses how the department developed a professional practice compact that clearly defines acceptable workplace behavior and integrated it into hiring, onboarding, coaching, and daily operations rather than letting it become just another policy on the wall. Together, they highlight how intentional leadership and accountability can build a stronger workplace culture that improves both staff well-being and patient safety. Tune in to learn how healthcare leaders can use clarity, consistency, courage, and meaningful accountability to create lasting workplace culture change. About Dr. Melissa Fritz: Melissa Fritz, DNP, RN, CENP, is the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Hospital, part of the HealthPartners system. Dr. Fritz is passionate about advancing the nursing profession, supporting healthcare leaders, and creating psychologically safe workplaces where employees feel respected and empowered to speak up. 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