Sustaining a Culture of Safety: Are We One Step Forward or Three Steps Back?

Issues that are particulary relevant to promoting a culture of safety in the perioperative nursing environment are addressed. Even if desired changes are instituted successfully, challenges remain in sustaining them: absent constant vigilance, organizations tend to revert back to older, familiar beh...

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Published in:AORN journal 2013-12, Vol.98 (6), p.634-646
Main Authors: Guglielmi, Charlotte L., MA, BSN, RN, CNOR, Graling, Paula, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN, Paige, John T., MD, FACS, Cammarata, Brian J., MD, Lopez, Connie, MSN, CNS, RNC-OB, CPHRM, Groah, Linda K., MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Nursing
Nursing Staff
Occupational safety
Organizational Culture
Patient Safety
Perianesthesia
Societies, Nursing
Surgery
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Summary:Issues that are particulary relevant to promoting a culture of safety in the perioperative nursing environment are addressed. Even if desired changes are instituted successfully, challenges remain in sustaining them: absent constant vigilance, organizations tend to revert back to older, familiar behaviors and attitudes.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/j.aorn.2013.10.009