A qualitative survey of factors shaping the role of a safety professional.

Wim Van Wassenhove; Christian Foussard; Sidney W.A Dekker; David Provan

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A qualitative survey of factors shaping the role of a safety professional.

October 19, 2022

Van Wassenhove W, Foussard C, Dekker SWA, et al. Safety Sci. 2022;154:105835.

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Proficient safety professionals are the cornerstone of effective patient safety programs. In this study, safety professionals provided insights about theoretical factors influencing the role of safety professionals in healthcare (e.g., legal regulation, organizational context, safety culture).

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