Patient safety outcomes: the importance of understanding the organizational culture and safety climate.

Jacqueline Ross

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Patient safety outcomes: the importance of understanding the organizational culture and safety climate.

October 26, 2011

Ross J. J Perianesth Nurs. 2011;26(5):347-8.

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This commentary discusses the role of safety culture in patient safety improvement at both the organizational and unit level.

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