Striving for high reliability in healthcare: a qualitative study of the implementation of a hospital safety programme.

Leahora Rotteau; Joanne Goldman; Kaveh G. Shojania; Timothy J. Vogus; Marlys Christianson; G. Ross Baker; Paula Rowland; Maitreya Coffey

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Striving for high reliability in healthcare: a qualitative study of the implementation of a hospital safety programme.

June 22, 2022

Rotteau L, Goldman J, Shojania KG, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2022;31(12):867-877.

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Achieving high reliability is a goal for every healthcare organization. Based on interviews with hospital leadership, clinicians, and staff, this study explored how healthcare professionals understand and perceive high-reliability principles. Findings indicate that some principles are more supported than others and identified inconsistent understanding of principles across different types of healthcare professionals.

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