Annual Perspective: Psychological Safety of Healthcare Staff

Kingston, Mary Beth; Dowell, Paul; Mossburg, Sarah E.; Makkenchery, Anita; Hough, Kate R.

Annual Perspective: Psychological Safety of Healthcare Staff

Kingston, Mary Beth; Dowell, Paul; Mossburg, Sarah E.; Makkenchery, Anita; Hough, Kate R.

Abstract

A psychologically safe environment for healthcare teams is desirable for optimal team performance, team member well-being, and favorable patient safety outcomes. This piece explores facilitators of and barriers to psychological safety across healthcare settings. Future research directions examining psychological safety in healthcare are discussed.

This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Health Organizations: Empowering Worker & Learner Voice (Psychological Safety).

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
2022
Profession(s)
Healthcare Workers (General)
Topic(s)
Mental Health
Resource Types
Commentaries & Blogs
Study Type(s)
Expert Opinion, Commentary, etc.
Action Strategy Area(s)
Physical & Mental Health
Commitment & Governance
Worker & Learner Engagement
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