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Patient Safety Culture: Key Dimensions and Tools

Patient Safety Culture: Key Dimensions and Tools

In this video, the professor explains how culture in healthcare reflects the context of teams and work environments. Patient safety culture is crucial for improving care quality.

Two major questionnaires, AHRQ Survey on Patient Safety Culture Program and Safety Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ), assess different dimensions such as teamwork, communication, and management support. These tools aid in evaluating and enhancing patient safety culture.

What strategies can be employed to foster open communication about errors without fear of punishment?

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