The necessary leadership skillsets for the high-reliability organization framework adoption within acute healthcare organizations.

Amanda L Logan‐Athmer

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The necessary leadership skillsets for the high-reliability organization framework adoption within acute healthcare organizations.

March 16, 2022

Logan‐Athmer AL. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2022;42(1):31-36.

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High reliability organizations (HROs) often operate in complex, hazardous conditions and have fewer adverse events. Based on qualitative interviews with organizational leaders and front-line supervisors, the researchers of this study identified seven themes relating to necessary leadership skillsets for HRO adoption – nonhierarchical leadership; transparent, continuous communication; deference to expertise; ability to innovate; motivation through recognition; self-reflection; and commitment to visibility.

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