Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. As a direct result, clinicians and hospital staff face the impact, especially in organizations without a support system in place. It is important to build a culture in which both leaders and workforce understand principles of patient safety and supports the reporting of errors, lapses, miss-steps and adverse events. “Just Culture” and “Behavior Expectations” allow organizations to learn and find ways to incorporate analysis to improve and embrace prevention of errors and adverse events. Establishing organizational behavior expectations allows the organization to understand current behaviors of the organization and promote transparency, effective teamwork, active communication, respect, and timely feedback, and provide rewards in sustaining a culture of safety.
Join ACHE of Central Florida and our expert panel as we explore the journey of creating a culture of patient safety.