Question

At the large multi-specialty clinic in which you work, there have been two near misses and one medical error because various clinicians did not follow up on patient results. Different caregivers were involved each time. After the second near miss, the physician involved was asked to leave the clinic.

This outcome is an example of a failure of which aspect of a culture of safety?

(A) Psychological safety
(B) Orderliness
(C) Fairness
(D) Transparency

Answer 1

The outcome described is an example of a failure of transparency in a culture of safety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The outcome described, where a physician is asked to leave the clinic after multiple instances of not following up on patient results, is an example of a failure of the aspect of a culture of safety called transparency. Transparency refers to the open and honest communication and accountability within an organization. In this case, the failure to follow up on patient results and the consequences that result indicate a lack of transparency in the clinic's culture of safety.