Conflict Prevention and Management - Practice Guideline (CNO)
This CNO practice guideline outlines the key factors associated with conflict with clients, colleagues and in the workplace, and offers strategies for preventing and managing conflict that has escalated. It also highlights the role of nurses in formal leadership positions, as well as the importance of the debriefing process in the prevention and management of conflict.
© College of Nurses of Ontario, 2025
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