DESCRIBE THE PROCESSES A HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION OR PRACTICE SETTING MUST HAVE IN PLACE TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY WHEN MEDICAL ERRORS AND ADVERSE PATIENT OUTCOMES OCCUR.

Unit 9 discussion Transparency Transparent communication is essential when leaders want to support, effect, and innovate high-quality health care delivery. Describe the processes a health care organization or practice setting must have in place to promote transparency when medical errors and adverse patient outcomes occur. What are the challenges and risks for the nurse leader in providing information about medical errors and adverse outcomes? How can a nurse leader institute change or maintain a strategic vision when problems or barriers to full disclosure arise? What important components of communication should a nurse leader use with interprofessional teams to sustain an organization’s vision for safe, high-quality care? Ensure that your discussion post is at least 150 words in length. In addition, be sure to cite at least one source from the assigned readings or other professional and scholarly literature, as applicable, to support your position, substantiate a claim, or when referring to the ideas or work of others. Response Guidelines Read as many posts as time allows and respond to at least one, preferably a post that has had few or no responses. Your responses are expected to be substantive in nature and at least 75 words in length. You are encouraged to ask questions, elaborate on a particular point, offer an alternative viewpoint, or add comments that extend or sustain the dialog. Remember to cite your sources, as applicable. As you contemplate your responses, consider the following questions: What is your assessment of the processes described by your peers to promote transparency? Are they sufficient? If not, how might they be enhanced? Can you offer suggestions for how nurse leaders can address barriers to full disclosure. Learning Components This activity will help you achieve the following learning components: Determine the importance of transparency in improving outcomes. Determine how to engage stakeholders in sustaining a vision for change. Identify organizational processes that promote a culture of transparency. Resources Discussion Participation Scoring Guide. Academic Honesty & APA Style and Formatting. Introduction to the Writing Center. APA Guide.