NR392 2020 September Week 5 Discussion Latest

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 5 Discussion

Culture of Reporting Errors

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify the importance of error reporting and its impact on a culture of safety.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 3: Discuss culture of safety and ethical principles in quality patient centered care. (POs 6, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Consider your present or past employer. Did you work in a blame culture or culture of safety? Explain your thoughts.

Paragraph two: What are the advantages or disadvantages of reporting errors anonymously (names of reporter and person who committed error are not reported) in a culture of safety?

Paragraph three: Does a culture of safety mean there is no accountability or punishment for wrong actions? Explain your answer.

Resources: Where did you find your data?