Implications of resource constraints and high workload on speaking up about threats to patient safety: a qualitative study of surgical teams in Ghana

Conclusion Under-resourcing and high workload contribute significantly towards undermining employee voice about unsafe care. We highlight the central role that adequate funding and resourcing play in creating safe environments and that supporting ‘hearer’ courage may be as important as supporting speaking up in the first place.
Source: BMJ Quality and Safety - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research