AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Achieving a climate for patient safety by focusing on relationships.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



Achieving a climate for patient safety by focusing on relationships.

Manojlovich M, Kerr M, Davies B, Squires J, Mallick R, Rodger GL. Int J Qual Health Care. 2014 Jul 24; [Epub ahead of print].

This survey study of multidisciplinary health professionals in Ontario found that collaboration and respect are significantly associated with a positive patient safety climate.

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