Management and Leadership Flashcards
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What is the primary role of a healthcare Safety Committee?
Answer: To provide oversight and guidance for the safety program, review incidents, and recommend improvements
The Safety Committee provides organizational oversight for safety programs, reviews incident data, identifies trends, and recommends corrective actions.
What does High Reliability Organization (HRO) mean in healthcare?
Answer: An organization operating in complex high-hazard environments yet achieving sustained safety through specific practices
HROs operate in complex, hazardous environments yet maintain near-zero accident rates through practices like preoccupation with failure and deference to expertise.
What is management legal responsibility under the OSHA General Duty Clause?
Answer: To provide a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
What is the purpose of a Safety Culture Survey in healthcare?
Answer: To measure employees perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs about safety within the organization
Safety culture surveys measure staff perceptions about the organization commitment to safety, identifying strengths and areas needing cultural improvement.
What is the significance of management by walking around (MBWA) in healthcare safety leadership?
Answer: It demonstrates visible leadership commitment to safety and enables real-time identification of hazards and staff concerns
MBWA involves leaders regularly visiting work areas to observe conditions, engage with staff about safety concerns, and demonstrate visible commitment.
What is the role of ROI analysis in justifying safety program expenditures?
Answer: It quantifies the financial benefits of safety investments relative to costs, helping make the business case
ROI analysis demonstrates the financial value of safety investments by comparing costs against savings in reduced injuries, lower insurance, and decreased turnover.