Factors influencing the implementation of a hospital-wide intervention to promote professionalism and build a safety culture: A qualitative study

Summary

There is widespread recognition that creating a safety culture supports high-quality health care. However, the complex factors affecting cultural change interventions are not well understood. This study by McKenzie et al., published in The Joint Commission Journal of Quality and Patient Safety, examines factors influencing the implementation of an intervention to promote professionalism and build a safety culture at an Australian hospital.