Learning from adverse events: Fostering a just culture of safety in Canadian hospitals and healthcare institutions
January 1, 2009 Canadian Medical Protective Association
This booklet from the Canadian Medical Protective Association describes the requirements and processes for reporting adverse events and close calls, and the best approach for reviewing these events. It also explains how health care providers can foster a culture of safety within a hospital or institution, regardless of their role or position in the reporting and review process.
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Policies, standards and best practices Physical, psychological and cultural safety
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