You have requested access to member only content.

Connecting leadership to patient safety

To build more accountability in the area of patient safety, one group has crafted a tool staff are able to carry with them throughout the day.

This tool, a patient safety expectations badge, is part of an overall contract between leadership and staff members to help build a better culture of safety in their organization.

"The first time we ever used it was with an anesthesia group in Atlanta," says Steve Harden, chairperson and CEO of LifeWings Partners, LLC, which developed the badge and contract.

This is an excerpt from members-only content. Please log in or become a member to access the full content.

Not a member? Let's fix that!

A membership to Accreditation and Quality Compliance Center provides accreditation and safety professionals with a collection of continuously updated tools, best-practice strategies, and compliance tips developed by industry experts. With two membership options, you can customize your access level depending on your education and training needs.

Register to access the free content available on the site or become a member today. Click here for more information.

For questions and support, please call customer service: 800-650-6787.