Breaking Down Human Error
When errors occur in healthcare, the contemporary approach to patient safety involves evaluation of the root causes of why the error …
Safety Culture
Common Barriers Encountered in Quality and Safety Implementation
When integrating change into practice, it’s important to understand the common barriers encountered in quality and safety implementation. This will allow …
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Medication Errors and Strategies to Improve Medication Safety
Case Scenario A 32-year-old G2 P1 undergoes an elective induction of labor at 39 weeks. She is admitted at 6 AM. …
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Safety Culture versus Safety Climate
Safety Culture versus Safety Climate – what is the difference? Safety culture has been described as an organization’s value regarding safety …
Speaking Up for Safety: Two Challenge Rule and CUS
Speaking up for safety can be difficult depending on the circumstances, staff involved, receptivity of the individual(s) being questioned, and overall …
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