An Examination of Factors That Predict the Perioperative Culture of Safety. (30th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wright, M. Imelda; Polivka, Barbara; Abusalem, Said
• Is Part Of: AORN journal. Volume 113:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 465
• Page End: 475
• Publication Date: 2021-04-30
• Subjects: clinical experience -- perioperative nurse engagement -- CNOR certification -- culture of safety -- From Novice to Expert Model; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers en salle d'opération -- Périodiques; Nursing -- Periodicals; Operating Room Nursing -- Periodicals; Perioperative Nursing -- Periodicals; Societies, Nursing -- Periodicals; 617.917
• DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13373
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-2092

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The perioperative setting is an intricate, complicated work environment in which patients are vulnerable to adverse events. Using a convenience sample, we examined relationships between the length of perioperative nurse experience, perioperative nurse engagement, and an OR culture of safety. We explored differences in safety culture scores based on CNOR certification status. There was no significant relationship between the length of perioperative nurse experience and the level of OR culture of safety. However, perioperative nurse engagement had a significant relationship with an OR culture of safety ( P < .001), and this factor was a significant predictor of an OR culture of safety ( P < .001). Perioperative nurses who held CNOR certification had significantly higher culture of safety scores compared with those who did not ( P = .004). Additional research on perioperative nurse engagement and factors relating to patient safety may help perioperative leaders develop and implement engagement strategies.