Mind the power gap: how hierarchical leadership in healthcare is a risk to patient safety.

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mind-power-gap-how-hierarchical-leadership-healthcare-risk-patient-safety Hierarchy as an organizational or team structure is known to affect patient safety. This editorial examines the impact a strict chain of command can have on communication and awareness-raising actions in the care environment. The author illustrates how a staff’s ability to contribute to care goals and raise concerns is enhanced when all are respected as having valuable insights without deference to role or education level.