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REGIONAL CIVILITY CONFERENCE | HIGHLIGHT

Promoting Respect and Elevating Care: Creating a Civil Healthcare Environment

Inspired by Dr. Chris Turner’s insights on the consequences of inciviliy in healthcare settings, the Regional Civility initiative seeks to create a more respectful and supportive workplace culture. Research shows detrimental effects of incivility in the workplace, revealing that it can decrease cognitive capacity, reduce creativity, and impair mental processing. The 2023 Doctors of BC survey reported that roughly 40% of medical staff throughout Interior Health suffered a psychological safety event in their workplace in the last 12 months. The Regional Civility initative represents a positive shift in workplace culture, providing resources and support to facilitate the adoption of civility across healthcare settings.

The  Civility Conference gained widespread support from MSA’s, Doctors of BC and the Interior Health Authority, encouraging all medical staff to adopt a culture of respect and collaboration.

Civility Conference Videos:

• Civility in the Workplace PART 1: Why Civility Matters in a Complex World
• Civility in the Workplace PART 2: What is Your Theme Tune
• Civility in the Workplace PART 3: Calling it Out With Compassion

Additional Resources:

• Civility Saves Lives
• Civility Matters | 4 Civility