GI Unit Leadership: (Re)Starting Your Quality Program (Virtual only) | February 2023-Presentation 10 Creating a Culture of Safety John Martin

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The video discusses the importance of creating a safe culture in patient-centric care. It emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize patient safety and implement strategies to foster a culture of safety. The video highlights that patient safety culture exists at various levels, starting from individual units and extending to the entire organization and healthcare system. It stresses the responsibility of leaders in promoting a goal of zero harm and supporting a safety culture. The video also discusses the historical perspective of medical errors and the need for continuous improvement in healthcare systems. It emphasizes the significance of open communication, accountability, and privacy in maintaining a safe culture. The video suggests that healthcare organizations can learn from other industries, such as aviation and transportation, in investigating errors and sharing the results openly to prevent future accidents. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of creating a culture that aims for zero harm and actively addresses risks to achieve improved patient safety.

Keywords

patient-centric care

safe culture

patient safety

organizational strategies

leadership responsibility

medical errors

continuous improvement