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Leadership Oversight for Patient Safety Programs: An Essential Element

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Abstract

© 2017 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Leadership in the realm of quality oversight and endorsing a culture of safety is paramount. The stakeholders, ranging from the surgeons to the Chair of the Board have to be engaged and really understand the importance of leadership support. Clarity of leadership support, innovation in process improvement as well as performance management and accountability are the foundational components of a strong culture of safety. Alignment of all stakeholders and continuous improvement that is supported by leadership will ensure the best outcomes for surgical patients.

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Author(s): Moffatt-Bruce S, Clark S, DiMaio M, Fann J

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Year: 2018

Volume: 105

Issue: 2

Pages: 351-356

Print publication date: 01/02/2018

Online publication date: 21/12/2017

Acceptance date: 02/04/2016

ISSN (print): 0003-4975

ISSN (electronic): 1552-6259

Publisher: Elsevier USA

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.11.021

DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.11.021

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