Improving safety through speaking up: an ethical and financial imperative. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Improving safety through speaking up: an ethical and financial imperative. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published April 2019

Improving safety through speaking up: an ethical and financial imperative.

Novak A. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2019;39:19-27.

Robust safety culture improves many health outcomes but is difficult to achieve. In the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, an award for identifying safety hazards led to enhanced safety culture and reduced costs of care. A past PSNet perspective examined how leaders can foster safety culture improvements.

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