Patient safety culture: the nursing unit leader's role.

摘要: Discussions about a culture of patient safety abound, yet nurse leaders continue to struggle achieve such in today's complex and fast-paced healthcare environment. In this article the authors discuss concept culture, present fictional scenario describing what happened hospital that lacked safety, explain should have above scenario. This discussion is offered within framework consisting seven driving factors safety. These include leadership, evidence-based practice, teamwork, communication, learning, just, patient-centered culture. Throughout, an emphasis placed on leadership at unit level. Nurse managers will find practical examples illustrating how can help their teams establish offers quality care safe