In this discussion, emphasis is on awareness of client quality and safety and in particular what is a “culture of safety.”

Based on the review of the following websites at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality answer the following questions.

1. What values ensure a culture of safety?
2. How can healthcare facilities establish a culture of safety?
3. What is the nurse’s role in maintaining a culture of safety?

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Culture of safety defines the behaviors and core values that leaders and workers must adopt in healthcare to emphasize safety over organizational goals. When it comes to the culture of safety, all individuals in the organization are required to take action when the need arises (Ihi.org). This is because failure to perform the needed action can lead to safety hazards to the clients. Since the culture of safety excludes no one in the organization, healthcare leaders and workers must join hands to embrace…