What is patient safety culture? A review of the literature.

Christine E. Sammer; Kristine Lykens; Karan P. Singh; Douglas A. Mains; Nuha A. Lackan

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What is patient safety culture? A review of the literature.

July 28, 2010

Sammer CE, Lykens K, Singh KP, et al. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2010;42(2):156-65.

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This review analyzes safety culture in the context of numerous subcultures including leadership, teamwork, communication, and learning.

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