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 ...

Patient safety challenges are exacerbated by healthcare workforce challenges. However, a workplace culture focused on measuring what goes wrong and making changes to address root causes – powered by ...

In 1999, the Institute of Medicine Committee on Quality of Health Care in America published “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System” — an investigation into the prevalence of medical errors ...

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 ...

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A culture shift in healthcare is needed to improve healthcare workplace safety, according to a commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association. She gave the Veterans Health ...

Workplace injuries and illnesses continue to present significant challenges across industries, with traditional healthcare settings often falling short in delivering timely, personalized care.

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, reaffirming the hospital’s ...

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of potentially triggering situations, such as sexual violence, excessive drinking and substance abuse. Tables were scattered across Dunn Meadow on Wednesday ...

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 ...

As my family will attest, my focus on safety at Allscripts is embedded in everything I do. A recent experience which highlights this occurred during my trip to attend the Partnership for Health IT ...