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A critical appraisal of what organisational approaches are pivotal to improve patient safety
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Abstract
Background: Patient safety remains a priority for healthcare organisations globally. There remains little consensus regarding the extent of this issue and the resultant impact on both individuals and communities. Aim: Our study aims to provide healthcare organisations and decision makers with increased information regarding predictive risk factors to enhance patient safety, and develop an organisational culture of safety. Methods: This paper reviews current literature regarding patient safety and presents predictive risk factors and recommendations for healthcare organisations globally to measure and monitor patient safety. Results: Three categories of organisational factors promoting safety culture were identified – Focusing on system/culture, management support and team work and event reporting. Conclusions: This review strove to identify and discuss the predictive risk factors for patient safety and support the importance of a positive organisational culture and strong leadership in monitoring and reducing patient care errors and improving patient care in healthcare setting.
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: | Kim, J and Terry, D and Jang, S and Gilbert, J and Cruickshank, M |
Keywords: | patient safety, safety culture, safety system, event reporting, management support, predictive risk factors |
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Hospital Administration |
Publisher: | Sciedu Press |
ISSN: | 1927-6990 |
DOI / ID Number: | 10.5430/jha.v9n1p26 |
Copyright Information: | Copyright 2020 Sciedu Press |
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