Patient safety and leadership: do you walk the walk? | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Patient safety and leadership: do you walk the walk? | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published March 2017

Patient safety and leadership: do you walk the walk?

Jarrett MP. J Healthc Manag. 2017;62:88-92.

Hospital leaders are increasingly encouraged to help establish and sustain a safety culture. This commentary highlights ways leadership can support safety goals, including demonstrating commitment to culture assessment, teamwork training, and adopting a just culture.

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