What can organizational leadership do to improve the reporting of adverse events?

Deliverable Length:   500–700 words

When an adverse event (e.g., wrong-site surgery or avoidable death) occurs in a health care organization, it can be complex and intense. The media, regulatory agencies, and even government involvement will likely occur.

For this assignment, discuss the following:

• Why might health care organizations and staff members be reluctant to report adverse events?
• Explain the financial and nonfinancial implications that a major adverse event may have on a health care organization.
• What can organizational leadership do to improve the reporting of adverse events?

Note: Use APA style to cite at least 2 scholarly sources from the last 5 years.