Errors continue to put millions of patients at risk annually, but nurses are in a position to prevent many mistakes and improve patient outcomes.
“Nurses can make a substantial impact on safety,” said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MSN, chief operating officer of the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) in Boston.
18. Bedside nurses are close to problems and
have creative solutions.
There are career opportunities for RNs to
help create safer facilities.
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