Patient Safety Climate : Variation in Perceptions by Infection Preventionists and Quality Directors
Joint Authors
Jordan, Sarah
Stone, Patricia W.
Pogorzelska, Monika
Vanneman, Megan
Nelson, Shanelle
Halpin, Helen
Larson, Elaine
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are an important patient safety issue, and safety climate is an important organizational factor.
This study explores perceptions of infection preventionists (IPs) and quality directors (QDs) regarding two safety microclimates, Senior Management Engagement (SME) and Leadership on Patient Safety (LOPS), across California hospitals.
Methods.
This was an analysis of two cross-sectional surveys.
We conducted Wilcoxon signed-rank test, univariate analyses, and a multivariate ordinary least square regression.
Results.
There were 322 eligible hospitals; 149 hospitals (46.3%) responded to both surveys.
The IP response rate was 59%, and the QD response rate was 79.5%.
We found IPs perceived SME more positively than did QDs (21.4 vs.
20.4, P<0.01).
No setting characteristics predicted variation in perceptions.
Presence of an independent budget predicted more positive perceptions of microclimates across personnel types (P<0.01).
Conclusions.
Differences in perceptions continue to exist between essential leaders in acute health care settings which could have critical effects on outcomes such as HAIs.
Having an independent budget for the infection prevention and control department may enhance the overall safety climate and in turn patient care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nelson, Shanelle& Stone, Patricia W.& Jordan, Sarah& Pogorzelska, Monika& Halpin, Helen& Vanneman, Megan…[et al.]. 2011. Patient Safety Climate : Variation in Perceptions by Infection Preventionists and Quality Directors. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nelson, Shanelle…[et al.]. Patient Safety Climate : Variation in Perceptions by Infection Preventionists and Quality Directors. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nelson, Shanelle& Stone, Patricia W.& Jordan, Sarah& Pogorzelska, Monika& Halpin, Helen& Vanneman, Megan…[et al.]. Patient Safety Climate : Variation in Perceptions by Infection Preventionists and Quality Directors. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465494
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465494