Nurses have a major commonality, which is the understanding of the defining basis of their career. The phrase “Do no harm” has been the foundation and the monumental paradigm of nursing. Author Lucy Hood elaborated on the meaning of the “Do no harm” by stating, “When acting as moral agents, nurses assume responsibility and accountability to do no harm” (Hood, 2013 p. 26). She continued to describe the relationship between nurses and clients as, “Clients trust nurses with their lives, and professional nurses must never violate this sacred trust” (Hood, 2013 p. 26). Nurses are highly trusted individuals who take care of their clients at what could be described as possibly their weakest and most vulnerable time. It is a nurse’s duty to not only
…show more content…
Maureen Hemingway, Catherine O’Malley, and Sandra Silvestri (2015) stated, “Commitment to a culture of safety in the perioperative setting is essential to a hospital’s ability to improve patient care, prevent surgical errors, and function as a high-reliability organization” (p. 406). An important aspect of safety is communication. The ability to communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary staff, and to establish proper communication between the staff and the client is crucial in order to maintain a safe environment. An essential aspect of communication and safety is proper identification of the patient. Using appropriate identifiers per workplace policy reduces an initial risk to the client. Common identifiers include, but not limited to patient’s full name, date of birth, and hospital account number. Additional communication which is vital in assisting and maintaining safety includes, speaking with the patient about planned care, procedures, and the expected and unexpected outcomes that may occur. This provides a teaching and learning environment, which keeps the patient informed which facilitates participation in their own care and …show more content…
The process is commonly referred to as quality improvement. This is where information is gathered by various means to improve the quality of safe care to be provided. This is performed on the basis of a reporting system. When an error or near miss takes place, healthcare staff must revert back to holding each other and their selves accountable by reporting the action. Once the action is reported by the party, a group of people such as risk management, quality improvement team, and many others gather to analyze the situation that occurred. Taking all factors and even possibilities into account the team will have an appropriate solution to prevent the reported action in the future. Having the ability to report any possible and actual errors in order for them to be analyzed and configured to provide better care is a critical aspect of healthcare. Without the availability to advance safe practice, not only will safety of the client suffer, but also the client’s trust in the nursing profession will
Maureen Hemingway, Catherine O’Malley, and Sandra Silvestri (2015) stated, “Commitment to a culture of safety in the perioperative setting is essential to a hospital’s ability to improve patient care, prevent surgical errors, and function as a high-reliability organization” (p. 406). An important aspect of safety is communication. The ability to communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary staff, and to establish proper communication between the staff and the client is crucial in order to maintain a safe environment. An essential aspect of communication and safety is proper identification of the patient. Using appropriate identifiers per workplace policy reduces an initial risk to the client. Common identifiers include, but not limited to patient’s full name, date of birth, and hospital account number. Additional communication which is vital in assisting and maintaining safety includes, speaking with the patient about planned care, procedures, and the expected and unexpected outcomes that may occur. This provides a teaching and learning environment, which keeps the patient informed which facilitates participation in their own care and …show more content…
The process is commonly referred to as quality improvement. This is where information is gathered by various means to improve the quality of safe care to be provided. This is performed on the basis of a reporting system. When an error or near miss takes place, healthcare staff must revert back to holding each other and their selves accountable by reporting the action. Once the action is reported by the party, a group of people such as risk management, quality improvement team, and many others gather to analyze the situation that occurred. Taking all factors and even possibilities into account the team will have an appropriate solution to prevent the reported action in the future. Having the ability to report any possible and actual errors in order for them to be analyzed and configured to provide better care is a critical aspect of healthcare. Without the availability to advance safe practice, not only will safety of the client suffer, but also the client’s trust in the nursing profession will