Abstract
Safety Coach programs embed safety specialists from all disciplines to mentor others in safe practices. Coaches reinforce communication and teamwork to promote safety and prevent patient harm. They contribute to a culture of safety at the frontline of care.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Culture of Safety, Safety Coach, Self-efficacy
Recommended Citation
Perry, Amy Jo, "The role of safety coaches in a culture of safety" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 156.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/156
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Review Type
None: Event Material, Invited Presentation
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
The role of safety coaches in a culture of safety
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Safety Coach programs embed safety specialists from all disciplines to mentor others in safe practices. Coaches reinforce communication and teamwork to promote safety and prevent patient harm. They contribute to a culture of safety at the frontline of care.