The development of a leadership culture serves as the foundation for continuously improving quality and safety in health care. Therefore, health care leaders must consider how to develop a culture of leadership in the organizations in which they serve. In this assignment you will discuss the development of a leadership culture in a health care organization.

General Requirements:

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Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that addresses the development of a leadership culture in a health care organization. Include the following in your paper:

1. A definition of leadership culture.

2. A statement of the conditions that must exist in the organization to develop a leadership culture.

3. A discussion of how a leadership culture creates an environment of continuous improvement in quality and safety.