What are the key aspects to developing a safety culture?
The key aspects to developing a safety culture include, but are not limited to: • Organizational commitment • Accountability • Effective communication among providers and with patients • Staff and consumer education • Creating an environment of openness and collaboration • Rewarding patient safety efforts at all levels of the organization Q: How regularly should training programs be conducted on risk management? A: Training schedules and priorities are determined according to the needs and priorities of the organization. Risk managers analyze incident and claims data to determine which areas, or which health care providers, need risk management education. In academic medical centers, it is important to plan periodic programs for all levels of residents and medical students throughout their stay in the organization. Continuing medical education credits for attending physicians and continuing education units for nurses may be helpful in getting the maximum attendance at risk management p
