Which of the Following Demonstrates a Movement Away from a Culture

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates a movement away from a culture of blame and liability to one in which a systematic approach is used to enhancing patient safety?

• A) Avoiding harmful misrepresentation while assisting patients to understand their health record.
• B) Apology letters to patients who experienced an adverse event inadmissible in a court of law.
• C) Encouraging full disclosure of adverse events with patient identification information removed.
• D) Instituting monthly meetings of a risk management review committee.