Managing safety in perioperative settings: strategies of meso-level nurse leaders.
Brooks JV, Nelson-Brantley H. Managing safety in perioperative settings: strategies of meso-level nurse leaders. Health Care Manage Rev. 2023;48(2):175-184. doi:10.1097/hmr.0000000000000364.
Effective nurse managers support a culture of safety and improved patient outcomes. This study explores strategies implemented by meso-level nurse leaders - nurse managers between executive leadership and direct care nurses – to enable a culture of safety in perioperative settings. Four strategies were identified: (a) recognizing the unique perioperative management environment, (b) learning not to take interactions personally, (c) developing "super meso-level nurse leader" skills, and (d) appealing to policies and patient safety.