PATIENT SAFETY CULTURE AND THE FACTORS INFLUENCING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NURSES OF MEDICAL CENTER OF IMAM REZA (AS) TABRIZ

In order to improve patient safety were forced to strengthen the safety of
monitoring systems. It is also necessary to reform its weaknesses and to develop it among the staff. This
study aimed to determine the status of patient safety culture in the Medical Center of Imam Reza in
Tabriz and factors affecting it.
Methods & Materials: This study is a descriptive-correlational research. The study population included
surgical nurses. The data collection instrument included Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. To
analyze the data, descriptive statistics and independent t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient
and multivariate linear regression analysis were employed using SPSS V20 statistical software.
Results: In the dimensions of patient safety culture, the highest mean scores are related to dimensions
of organizational learning- continuous improvement, support of hospital management of safety and
general perception of safety culture, and the lowest mean scores are related to dimension of teamwork
between organizational units, matters related to employees and non-punitive response to errors. Pearson
correlation test results in age (P <.01) and work experience (P <.05) had a significant positive correlation
with patient safety culture. In the regression model only the age variable had a significant impact on
patient safety culture (B =.988, CI% 95 =.097-1.880, P =.030).
Conclusion: In order to increase the quality of care and safe care, patient safety culture were a priority
in Management plans and Increase staff awareness of patient safety, promote patient safety in hospitals
is provided