Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

About this course

Safety culture is a facet of organizational culture that captures attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and values about safety. A culture of safety is essential in high reliability organizations and is a critical mechanism for the delivery of safe and high-quality care. It requires a strong commitment from leadership and staff. In this course, a safe culture is promoted through the use of identifying and reporting patient safety hazards, accountability and transparency, involvement with patients and families, and effective teamwork.

What you will learn

• Review essential elements of a safety culture.
• Describe how healthcare organizations identify and mitigate safety hazards.
• Identify how patients and family members contribute to developing a safety culture.
• Identify strategies for improving communication and teamwork .