The Habits of an Improver. Thinking About Learning for Improvement in Health Care. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

The Habits of an Improver. Thinking About Learning for Improvement in Health Care. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Book/Report
 
• Published October 2015

The Habits of an Improver. Thinking About Learning for Improvement in Health Care.

Lucas B, Nacer H. London, UK: Health Foundation; October 2015. ISBN: 9781906461676.

Committed leadership is essential to enhance organizational safety. Drawing from previousrecommendations to generate lasting improvements in response to the Francis inquiry, this report discusses a model that focuses on learning, influencing, resilience, creativity, andsystems thinking to help clinicians frame discussions about improving quality and safety in health care.

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