The Transparency in Nurses’ Work Environment and the Patient Safety

Abstract

Transparency in nursing work environments is pivotal for enhancing patient safety and improving care quality. This study aims to identify work-related factors that influence nursing transparency and patient safety in a hospital setting. Employing a quantitative, non-experimental descriptive approach, this study surveyed 260 nurses from a pool of 800 at an educational hospital using an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed patient safety indicators, incident reporting transparency, work environment, and perceptions of patient safety culture. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The research highlights a significant correlation between work environments and transparency in incident reporting. Results indicated that better work environments are associated with higher levels of transparency and safety culture perception. The study also found that personal involvement in errors was underreported, suggesting a gap in the desired transparent culture. Enhancing the nursing work environment is crucial for improving transparency and patient safety, and strategic improvements in these areas can significantly bolster overall healthcare quality.