Abstract:H ospitals and health care systems facing capacity strain due to changes in patient volume, patient acuity, or resource allocation may see increases in safety events as teams adapt to new stressors. Organizations need to establish and sustain cultures that support timely and honest reporting of safety events. Nurses are pivotal in promoting patient safety, as they make up the largest health care discipline. Research demonstrates that improved nursing resources in terms of work environment, staffing, and educat… Show more
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