In Addition to Organizational Commitment of Resources to Address Safety

question 31

Multiple Choice

In addition to organizational commitment of resources to address safety concerns, what is a key feature of a safety culture as identified by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality?

• A) Acknowledgment of the high-risk nature of an organization's activities and the determination to achieve consistently safe operations
• B) A blame-free environment where individuals are able to report errors or near misses without fear of reprimand or punishment
• C) Encouragement of collaboration across ranks and disciplines to seek solutions to patient safety problems
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

Autonomic Division

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, including nerves and ganglia, responsible for transmitting information to and from the brain and spinal cord.

Reflex

An automatic, involuntary reaction to a stimulus.