Documentation of unacceptable behavior

As a nurse manager, you set the tone for the work culture of your unit. If you raise or lower the bar, staff will meet it. Therefore, managers must walk the talk of the standards conveyed to staff and their actions must be grounded in the responsibility to ensure quality care and professional behavior for patients, coworkers, and the organization as a whole. Use this sample documentation form to assist you in the disciplinary process when dealing with innapropriate staff behavior.