Safety culture refers to the ways that safety issues are addressed in a workplace. It often reflects “the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to safety.” 1 The ...

Through leadership commitment, consistent training, open communication, engaged employees, disciplined maintenance, and ...

Success in the operating room depends on the coordination of multiple people and processes. Defining who the OR team is comprised of and being able to communicate with this team can facilitate this ...

Good things take time. This well-known idiom can be applied to virtually every aspect of a company’s development, including its safety culture and how safely people perform their jobs. The definition ...

A productive safety culture is an elusive but vital component of successful operations. Many leaders understand what a safe working environment looks like but might not have the tools to set that ...

A new survey of more than 100 US nursing homes revealed that while many are still struggling to meet staffing needs, they are excelling in building a culture of safety for residents. The survey used ...

From Fiscal Years (FY) 2020-24, an ineffective safety culture was one of the most cited causes of Army on-duty mishaps. Creating a positive safety culture is essential to ensuring the well-being of ...

AdventHealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower in Orlando, Fla., was recently named one of 37 ASCs recognized by The Leapfrog Group for excellence in quality and patient safety, with honors reflecting ...

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Jeff Surges is a board member and former CEO of RLDatix, a leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services. Unsafe care is a global public health issue. According to ...

An effective safety program is not just nice to have. It is a must-have in today’s market. Leading companies will tell you that their safety programs are a competitive advantage and their ...

Building a strong feedback culture requires deliberate systems and consistent practices that encourage honest communication ...