The Nurse’s Role in Promoting Quality Health Care As you have
noted in this course and in your practice, nurses have an integral role in promoting a just
culture focused on patient safety in their health care organizations. Determining
resources to prevent error and improve patient safety can often be a battle, and this
scenario illustrates how one organization makes strides to make sure resources are
available in the interest of patient safety. As you review the scenario, consider the nurse’s
role in promoting a just culture in your practice setting.
A description of the role of the staff nurse for promoting quality in a high-performing health care organization.
Define the organizational culture of your health care organization, or one with which you are familiar, and
identify the leadership style of the CEO and CNO in your organization. Explain how your senior leadership
supports—or does not support—changes that require financing/budget to support patient safety. Describe the
strategies you might be able to implement to move your health care organization to a high-performing
organization.