Surveillance, anticipation and firefighting in hospital: Perspectives of patient safety from a New Zealand case study

Conclusion and implications for nursing managementIt is important that nurse managers hold a more refined understanding about safety. Organisations are more likely to support safe patient care if cultural complexity is accounted for. Recognising how different occupational groups perceive and respond to safety, rather than attempting to reinforce a uniform set of safety actions and responsibilities, is likely to bring together a shared understanding of safety, build trust and nurture safety culture.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jo Wailling, Brian Robinson, Maureen Coombs Tags: Original Article Source Type: research