Achieving a climate for patient safety by focusing on relationships.

Milisa Manojlovich; Mickey Kerr; Barbara Davies; Janet Squires; Ranjeeta Mallick; Ginette L. Rodger

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Achieving a climate for patient safety by focusing on relationships.

October 1, 2014

Manojlovich M, Kerr M, Davies B, et al. Int J Qual Health Care. 2014;26(6):579-84.

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This survey study of multidisciplinary health professionals in Ontario found that collaboration and respect are significantly associated with a positive patient safety climate.

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