The Role of a Safety Culture in Preventing Medical Errors

Jabbari Azad, Farahzad

doi:10.22038/psj.2025.89171.1474

	The Role of a Safety Culture in Preventing Medical Errors
Journal of Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
دوره 13، شماره 2، تیر 2025، صفحه 87-88 اصل مقاله (205.64 K)
نوع مقاله: Editorial
شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.22038/psj.2025.89171.1474
نویسنده
Farahzad Jabbari Azad^*
Professor of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
چکیده
Despite advancements in medical science and healthcare systems, preventable medical errors continue to cause significant harm globally. A growing body of evidence suggests that a strong organizational safety culture is essential to reducing such errors. This article discusses the defining features of safety culture, its impact on patient outcomes, and strategies to foster it within healthcare institutions. The authors argue that culture is not an add-on but a foundation for safe care.
کلیدواژه‌ها
Culture؛ Medical؛ Safety

مراجع
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