Roles, Theories and Relationship to Patient Safety

Maintain esprit de porcs in face of repetition

Inspires followers in face of uncertainty

Contributes optimally while acquiescing to needs of situation

of Leaders, Managers and Followers

Trust, goal clarity, adaptation

Attends to follower needs/motives

Lower level needs drive behavior

Hygiene and Motivator Factors Recruit and Retain Staff

Positive Reinforcement Motivates Followers

Every RN has authority to act in best interest of patients

Defined number of deaths r/t safety issues

Source of TeamSTEPPS

Patient Safety Goals, Sentinel Event Review

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes R/T Safety

Rapid Cycle Change Projects 

Motivate, affirm, trust, role model, renew

Info imbalance, consumer needs, regulatory requirements

Appreciate and utilize the wheel 

CAN see the forest for the trees