Nurse leadership important to foster psychological safety

Nursing leadership is  in establishing a culture of safety, according to a cross-sectional  highlighted in the Agency for Healthcare Quality’s Journal of Patient Safety. The 255 nurse leaders surveyed emphasized the crucial role of authentic leadership in instilling psychological safety and supporting nurses following serious medical errors. Survey respondents also backed formal support programs, including peer support, education, error analysis and just culture. Other helpful interventions included time off the unit, identifying system failures and nurse involvement in disclosures. (AHRQ Journal of Patient Safety , 3/12/25)