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Emphasis is on awareness of client quality and safety and in particular what is a “culture of safety.”
Based on the review of the following websites at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality answer the following questions.
What values ensure a culture of safety?
How can healthcare facilities establish a culture of safety?
What is the nurse’s role in maintaining a culture of safety?
At least one credible source is required.
APA format, 7th edition is required.
One one post, 200 + words, is required before the due date
Values that ensure a culture of safety include open communication, collaboration, respect for all individuals regardless of their background or level in an organization and trust. Healthcare facilities can establish a culture of safety by creating an environment where healthcare workers feel safe to speak up about potential hazards, investing in patient safety initiatives and educating health care staff about the importance of patient safety (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2020). The nurse’s role in maintaining a culture of safety includes advocating for patients’ rights to receive safe care free from harm, speaking up when there is something unsafe happening or likely to happen and reporting any instances of medical errors or near misses (Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality [AHRQ], 2018).
References
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality. (2018). Nurses: Partners in Patient Safety. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/nursespsp/nursespssafecare.html
Institute For Healthcare Improvement (IHI). (2020). Create a Culture where Safety Thrives – IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work | Institute For Health Improvement. Retrieved October 23, 2020, from https://www.ihi.org/topics/joyinwork/.