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Article: News from the Joint Commission: behaviors that undermine safety: highlight of sentinel event alert.
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- FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
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- September 1, 2008
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The Joint Commission released its 40th Sentinel Event Alert on July 9, 2008. Entitled "Behaviors that undermine a culture of safety", this alert focuses on a long standing problem of intimidating and disruptive behavior by clinicians. As is stated in the opening statement of the Sentinel Event Alert, "Safety and quality of patient care is dependent on teamwork, communication, and a collaborative work environment." In order to ensure quality care and patient safety, healthcare organizations must address the behaviors that threaten the performance of the healthcare team.
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Disruptive behaviors can be exhibited in a number of ways. ...