Cardinal Health article shares the keys to implementing and sustaining a culture of safety in your hospital.
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Cardinal health’s website.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as many as one in 10 patients in developed countries are harmed while receiving hospital care — making patient safety a serious global public health issue.
Trey Coffey, MD, staff pediatrician at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, said that while hospital safety culture is constantly evolving, there are specific steps that all hospitals should be taking to improve overall safety and reduce harm. With the recent Patient Safety Awareness Week, Dr. Coffey shared four keys to implementing and sustaining a culture of safety. Click here to continue >>
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