discussion questions

1. Quality and safety are enhanced by a strong organizational culture of safety.  Five characteristics of safety culture are discussed on page 241.  

Which of those do you think is the most important – explain why. Support your discussion with an external reference.

Remember to formally answer the questions and participate with your classmates throughout the week.

(Communication founded on mutual trust and respect is one the most important – Topic I chose) 

2.   Visit The Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert Newsletter site.Links to an external site.

Select one of the numbered alerts that is of particular interest to you.  

Describe the content of the alert – what it means, what recommendations are offered to prevent this type of serious error from happening.  

Include any data that is provided in the alert you choose

3. The reading addresses “The Learning Organization” on pages 321 – 323. Focus on the different characteristics of this concept provided in the chapter, then, in your own words, define what that term really means to you. 

Include a brief description of how you would think about transforming your organization into one that could be called a learning organization.

4. Provide a brief summary of your final paper.  (My topic Is health equity for elderly population)