Question

Read Chapter 13 and imagine your own perfect place to work as a nurse. Describe the culture of safety you'd see there and give concrete examples of how your ideal work environment would prioritize patient (and staff) safety. How could you contribute to that ideal?

Answer 1

The culture of safety in my ideal work environment would prioritize patient (and staff) safety by fostering a learning environment and evidence-based care, promoting positive work environment for nurses, and being committed to improving the safety and quality of care to be considered a high reliability organizations (HROs) (Carrol & Rudolph, 2006). I can contribute to this ideal by adhering to all these working conditions and promoting it among my colleagues.