Leadership SWOT
Week 3 – Discussion 1
The Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alerts based on the report of adverse patient events. In Sentinel Event Alert #57, which was released in March 1, 2017, the Joint Commission identified that leadership plays an important role in developing a safety culture. For this unit’s discussion, please:
Review Sentinel Event policy and procedures in your facility or published by the Joint Commission. In your discussion response for this week, please address each of the following aspects:
- As a nurse leader, what strategies would you recommend to foster a culture that promotes a healthy and safe environment as it relates to an issue identified in your SWOT analysis?
- How does the organizational structure impact your recommendations?