Which of the Following Responses from the Nurse Manager Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses from the nurse manager is consistent with a culture that promotes patient safety?

• A) We make sure that we don't have any errors on this unit.
• B) We identify who made the error and take corrective action.
• C) We provide remedial training for all staff on the unit when there is an error.
• D) We report any medical error or near-miss to help us find the root cause of the problem.

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Definitions:

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Psychological Mechanisms

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