Aspects of safety culture that contribute to a culture of safety in a health care organization include which component?
a. Communication
b. Fear of punishment
c. Malpractice implications
d. Team nursing
ANS: A
Aspects that contribute to a culture of safety include leadership, teamwork, an evidence base, communication, learning, a just culture, and patient-centered care. Fear of professional or personal punishment and concern about malpractice implications are considered barriers to a culture of safety. No model of nursing care has been related to a culture of safety.
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