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Your role in improving the accountability and transparency of medical practice can keep patients safe and save lives. Speaking up or questioning a decision might be uncomfortable, but it ensures patients are receiving the best care. |
BE PROACTIVEPatient reports and coworker observations help improve the quality and standard of care that enhance patient safety. → |
TALK TO YOUR UNIONIf you are a nurse and have concerns, your unions can protect your rights and welfare. Search for unions in your state. → |
PRIORITIZING SAFETYUnderstanding and assessing various patient safety risks may empower healthcare workers to intervene on patient safety. → |
SHARED DECISION MAKINGThe Agency for Health Care Research and Quality has numerous tools & guides to support care providers as they engage with patients. → |
EQUITY
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THE FOUR HABITSProviders can ensure patients feel heard and safe by developing four habits that focus on involving, engaging and empathizing with patients. → |
STEPS FORWARDAMA modules and toolkits support quality of care, address burnout and nurture empathetic leaders. → |
