Recognising and responding to 'cutting corners' when providing nursing care: a qualitative study. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Recognising and responding to 'cutting corners' when providing nursing care: a qualitative study. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published June 2016

Recognising and responding to 'cutting corners' when providing nursing care: a qualitative study.

Jones A, Johnstone MJ, Duke M. J Clin Nurs. 2016;25:2126-2133.

Missed nursing care is a significant patient safety concern. This qualitative study identified cutting corners—defined as partially or completely omitting a nursing task—as a safety gap in inpatient nursing. Nurses perceived that cutting corners contributes to preventable harm.

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