Although the interdisciplinary team is responsible for the safety of the patient, who has the ultimate responsibility for making the patient's bedside area safe?
a. The nurse
b. Housekeeping
c. Nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
d. The maintenance department
A
The nurse has the ultimate responsibility for making the patient's bedside area safe. Other per-sonnel assist with their specific roles, but the nurse oversees the safety.
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