Effective steps to reduce serious safety events include safety huddles, speaking up for safety, and implementing a 'just' culture.
Monday, October 17, 2022
 

"It’s my responsibility and all nurse leaders’ responsibility to make it as easy as possible for nurses to practice safely and make it hard for them to make an error." — Lanie Ward, MBA, BSN, RN, chief nursing officer, Cambridge Health Alliance

When Lanie Ward, MBA, BSN, RN, became chief nursing officer of Massachusetts-based Cambridge Health Alliance, (CHA), she brought with her a plan to help it become a high-reliability organization.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with Ward about highly effective methods to reduce serious safety events.
 

Chief Nurse: How to Reduce Serious Safety Events
Effective steps to reduce serious safety events include safety huddles, speaking up for safety, and implementing a 'just' culture.
 
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Carol Davis
Nursing Editor