Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Promoting a Culture of Safety: Use of the Hospital Survey On Patient Safety Culture in Critical Access Hospitals [Briefing Paper]
Abstract:
The authors discuss the use of patient safety culture surveys as a means to promote organizational learning and build a culture of safety. Detailed information on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture and adaptation for use in rural hospitals is available in the Briefing Paper. A listing of additional tools and resources to enhance patient safety culture is provided in both the Policy Brief and the Briefing Paper.
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Publish Date:
05-03-2012
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URL:
http://flexmonitoring.org/documents/BriefingPaper30-Patient-Safety-Culture-CAHs.pdf
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