Dimensions of Nursing Practice

Activity Time:

1 hour

Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection:

1 hour

Directions:

In this discussion, emphasis is on awareness of client quality and safety and in particular what is a "culture of safety."

Based on the review of the following websites at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality answer the following questions.

What values ensure a culture of safety?

How can healthcare facilities establish a culture of safety?

What is the nurse's role in maintaining a culture of safety?

Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student's post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.