AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Patient safety culture in nephrology nurse practice settings: initial findings.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network





Patient safety culture in nephrology nurse practice settings: initial findings.

Ulrich B, Kear T. Nephrol Nurs J. 2014;41:459-476.

This study utilized AHRQ patient safety culture surveys to assess nephrology nursing practices across the country. The survey revealed an overall interest in patient safety and teamwork, but also identified numerous areas for improvements, including handoffs, infection control, and medication errors.

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