Hospital safety climate and safety behavior: a social exchange perspective. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Hospital safety climate and safety behavior: a social exchange perspective. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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Hospital safety climate and safety behavior: a social exchange perspective.

Ancarani A, Di Mauro C, Giammanco MD. Health Care Manage Rev. 2017;42:341-351.

Improving safety culture has been associated with a reduction in adverse outcomes. This cross-sectional, multisite study suggests that in addition to emphasizing leadership support for safety, health care institutions should focus on enhancing teamwork and creating a blame-free environment.

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