Hospitals should measure the culture of safety in their facility, as the only way to start a patient safety improvement effort is to know the organization’s strengths and weaknesses in the area. A ...

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 ...

This study examines the correlation between a Culture of Patient Safety as measured by hospital staff surveys and actual patient harm attributed to hospital performance. It is generally accepted by ...

This study examines the use of Red Rules in patient safety culture. The presence of a strong culture of patient safety has become a critical component in reducing medical errors. Some hospitals are ...

Patient safety culture in healthcare refers to the collective commitment by clinicians, managers and supporting staff to prioritise patient safety through ethical practices, open communication and ...

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 ...

This survey form may be downloaded, modified, printed and distributed to patients. Download the HRSA English patient satisfaction survey (doc) and adapt it for use in your facility. Download the HRSA ...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A new survey released overnight Thursday shows that hospitals across Michigan are falling behind in patient safety. The Leapfrog Group, which releases its hospital safety ...