The ‘C’ word (May 2017)

Summary

The ‘c’ word, 'cost' is often used to defend the status quo in patent safety. This article, published by PatientSafe Network, highlights the importance of assessing the financial loss in not introducing the safety intervention. It includes examples on how to overcome barriers like 'we don't have the money for that' when it comes to delivering safer care. 

After all, the price of safer care is priceless