Does your facility have a 'patient-safe' climate?

Abstract

Although it's difficult to measure an institution's culture, it is possible to measure the factors that affect patient safety, says quality consultant Patrice Spath, RHIT. Areas to evaluate include management systems, safety systems, and individual attitudes and perceptions about patient safety improvement. In this month's Quality-Co$t Connection, Spath examines the elements that contribute to a patient-safe climate.