The Role of a Safety Culture in Preventing Medical Errors
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
Author: Farahzad Jabbari Azad
Institution: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6945012605
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