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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Safety
    • Nursing Leadership

    Background:

    • Safe patient care is fundamental to all healthcare delivery.
    • Failures in patient safety impose significant economic and emotional costs.
    • Current progress in patient safety requires acceleration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the critical role of nurse leaders in advancing patient safety.
    • To advocate for intentional leadership strategies to improve patient safety outcomes.

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