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 ...

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 ...

As hospitals and governmental bodies place a greater emphasis on patient safety, operating room teams are working to build “cultures of safety” that reward compliance and encourage teamwork. But while ...

Effective steps to reduce serious safety events include safety huddles, speaking up for safety, and implementing a 'just' culture. Lanie Ward, MBA, BSN, RN, became chief nursing officer of ...

Despite many workplaces investing in wellbeing this year, burnout rates and resignations are on the rise, leaving many leaders asking: “How should we be caring for our teams?” New research suggests ...

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Building a culture of curiosity can foster quality care, improve nurse satisfaction, enhance patient safety and build trust, according to Sue Behrens, DNP, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer ...

The long-term care industry operates within its own professional networks and regulatory frameworks, where operational challenges and compliance requirements often overshadow the fundamental moral ...

While metrics are important, this way of thinking leaves little room for proactivity and preemptive action. It incentivizes teams to score well in the almighty audit and results in performative and ...

A strong safety culture is critical to maintaining employee trust and minimizing occupational risks on the job. But when business leaders don’t emphasize workplace health and safety, they don’t just ...